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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Over the past two years, their quick passing and decision-making has taken them to national tournaments in Las Vegas and Southern California, and international tournaments in Dubai and Thailand.
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Trump's announcement is renewing questions about the level of Tillerson's influence on his boss' mercurial foreign policy decision-making.
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Automakers tempered the U.S. auto market’s slowdown in May, with Memorial Day deal-making and discounted shipments to rental-car companies lending support to an industry running out of growth.
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Last fall, the NEA also announced six grants totaling $120,000 in Alabama as part of the first round of fiscal year 2017 grant making.
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This creates opportunities for allied states to influence decision making and ensure that commitments are adhered to.
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Traditionally, cattle fairs and markets allow the sale of animals headed to abattoirs to provide raw materials used in dozens of industries, including leather making, soap and fertilizer.
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The answer to that question shapes the decision-making of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the body actually tasked with pursuing full employment and tweaking monetary policy to encourage it.
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In addition to exploring and discussing the show, which pairs photographs of O’Keeffe with examples of her work, young participants can enjoy scavenger hunts, art making, a fashion show, dancing and that all-important ingredient, food.
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Origin and Etymology of making
Middle English, from Old English macung, from macian to make
First Known Use: 12th century
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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