MAKING

• (noun) the act that results in something coming to be

  "the devising of plans", "the fashioning of pots and pans", "the making of measurements", "it was already in the making"

  synonyms : devising , fashioning

• (noun) (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something

  "the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake"

• (noun) an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

  "her qualifications for the job are excellent", "one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree", "she has the makings of fine musician"

  synonyms : qualification

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