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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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For China this has the makings of a damaging cycle.
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The patio draws crowds seeking micheladas and spiked aguas frescas, the makings of many a drinking fest beneath the palms.
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Both Ivanka and her husband routinely participate in political decision-making.
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Not surprisingly, selling even a minority stake in the loss-making, 85-year-old company isn’t going to be a cakewalk.
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A redevelopment project that has been at least three years in the making was unanimously approved by New Lenox village officials in a meeting last week.
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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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Neither shark nor human was injured in the making of this video, said Kitsap County 19-year-old Alex Winn.
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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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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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