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making
Definition of making
1 : the act or process of forming, causing, doing, or coming into being spots problems in the making
2 : a process or means of advancement or success
3 : something made; especially : a quantity produced at one time : batch
4a : potentiality —often used in plural had the makings of a great artistb makings plural : the material from which something is to be made; especially \usually ˈmā-kənz\ : paper and tobacco for rolling cigarettes by hand
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Examples of making in a Sentence
methods used in the making of wine
she has all the makings of an excellent leader, but she needs some experience first
Recent Examples of making from the Web
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As for his decision-making process, Portman said he would not be influenced by pressure from the White House, GOP leaders, or outside groups.
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LSU had the makings of a rally in the seventh when Zach Watson singled to start the inning and scored on Smith's double to right-center.
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Although every celebrity with an iconic stage name probably used a totally unique method to come up with their pseudonym of choice, Lorde recently explained her own (shockingly simple) decision-making process for her famous moniker.
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The performers are applauded by the sirens who understand the athleticism, poise and sheer bravado that goes into the making of a mermaid.
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Through an interactive curriculum, Johnson said students will build a LEGO robot and learn about robotic programming, introductory movie making, and 2-D programming.
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Safety at the nation’s aging nuclear research labs is under scrutiny as federal officials grapple with issues that have been decades in the making.
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This psychological dimension to chimps’ decision-making, taking into account how much a partner risked to help them, is novel.
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Attendees of the upcoming 2017 Annual Small Business Conference will get to sign up for one-on-one match-making sessions.
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Origin and Etymology of making
Middle English, from Old English macung, from macian to make
MAKING Defined for English Language Learners
making
Definition of making for English Language Learners
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: the action or process of producing or making something
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: something that causes someone to become better or more successful
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makings : the people or things that are needed for making something
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