making
Nouns
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(n) the act that results in something coming to be
- the devising of plans
- the fashioning of pots and pans
- the making of measurements
- it was already in the making
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(n) an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
- her qualifications for the job are excellent
- one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree
- she has the makings of fine musician
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(n) (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something
- the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake