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   Mak·ing

   /ˈmākiNG/

   

   noun

   • 1. the process of making or producing something: "the making of videos" Similar manufacturemanufacturingmass productionbuildingconstructionassemblyproductionproducingcreationcreatingputting togethermodelingfabricationinventionformingformationmoldingforgingcompositionOpposite destruction
   • 2. essential qualities or ingredients needed for something: "a film with all the makings of a cinematic success" Similar qualitiescharacteristicsingredientspotentialpromisecapacitycapabilityessentialsessencebeginningsrudimentsbasicsmaterialsstuff
   • ▪ paper and tobacco for rolling a cigarette: informal North American, Australian, New Zealand "he reached for his tobacco tin and makings"
   • 3. money made; earnings or profit. informal, dated

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   • Define makings. makings synonyms, makings pronunciation, makings translation, English dictionary definition of makings. n. 1. a. The act of one that makes: the making of a cake; the making of excuses. b. The process of coming into being: trouble in the making.

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   • the act or process of making or producing something The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app to make somebody become a better or more successful person University was the making of Joe.

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   • Definition of making noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary the act or process of making or producing something The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app to make somebody become a better or more successful person

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   • make1 (māk), v., made, mak•ing, n. to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art. bring about: to make trouble; to make war. render: to make someone happy. to appoint or name: The President made her his special envoy.

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   2 days ago · noun. 1. the act of a person or thing that makes. The making of a violin requires great skill. 2. structure; constitution; makeup. 3. the means or cause of success or advancement. to be the making of someone.

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   Definitions of making. noun. the act that results in something coming to be. “the making of measurements”. “it was already in the making ”. synonyms: devising, fashioning. see more. noun. (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something.

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   mak•ing /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/ n. the act of a person or thing that makes, produces, etc.:[ uncountable] the making of dresses. Usually, makings. [ plural] the qualities necessary to develop into or become something: has the makings of a first-rate officer. Idioms. in the making:

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