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plural of making
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the basic elements from which something can be developed
- she has all the makings of an excellent leader, but she needs some experience first
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“Makings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makings. Accessed 24 Jul. 2021.
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