making

noun

mak·ing ˈmā-kiŋ How to pronounce making (audio)

: the act or process of forming, causing, doing, or coming into being

spots problems in the making

: a process or means of advancement or success

: something made

especially : a quantity produced at one time : batch

: potentiality

—often used in plural

had the makings of a great artist

makings ˈmā-kənz How to pronounce making (audio)

ˈmā-kiŋz

plural : the material from which something is to be made

especially \\ usually ˈmā-kənz \\ : paper and tobacco for rolling cigarettes by hand

Synonyms

material
raw material
stuff
substance
timber

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Example Sentences

methods used in the making of wine she has all the makings of an excellent leader, but she needs some experience first

Recent Examples on the Web The film, releasing worldwide Nov. 23, focuses on a boy who uses movie-making to gain a better understanding of his world, and was cowritten alongside Tony Kushner.

Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022 Fabrics were test-driven for limited rustling and anti-crease appeal, and weighted at the hemline to prevent gusts of wind making mischief.

Caryn Franklin, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 In 1987, with friends from SUNY Binghamton who shared his interest in poker and odds-making, Jeff Yass started the options-trading powerhouse Susquehanna International Group.

Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The infusion of cash prepares Verily to better compete as deal-making in the health-tech arena accelerates, said Daniel Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securities.

Julia Love, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Don’t focus on Tagovailoa’s deep throws, look for efficiency, decision-making and accuracy.

Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 There will be artisans and crafters, showing how things were made back in the early days of Escondido, including live demonstrations of spinning, weaving, corn shelling and grinding and butter making.

Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Gigi announced the upcoming launch of Guest in Residence in an Instagram post in early August, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the brand's making.

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2022 The directors blended elements of documentary, neorealism, and nonlinear storytelling with West African knowledge systems and cultural practices to explore the possibilities of Black world-making in the Americas.

Tanisha C. Ford, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English macung, from macian to make

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	makings
释义	making noun mak·ing ˈmā-kiŋ 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 4 a : potentiality —often used in plural had the makings of a great artist b makings ˈmā-kənz ˈmā-kiŋz plural : the material from which something is to be made especially \\ usually ˈmā-kənz \\ : paper and tobacco for rolling cigarettes by hand Synonyms material raw material stuff substance timber See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences methods used in the making of wine she has all the makings of an excellent leader, but she needs some experience first Recent Examples on the Web The film, releasing worldwide Nov. 23, focuses on a boy who uses movie-making to gain a better understanding of his world, and was cowritten alongside Tony Kushner. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022 Fabrics were test-driven for limited rustling and anti-crease appeal, and weighted at the hemline to prevent gusts of wind making mischief. Caryn Franklin, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 In 1987, with friends from SUNY Binghamton who shared his interest in poker and odds-making, Jeff Yass started the options-trading powerhouse Susquehanna International Group. Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The infusion of cash prepares Verily to better compete as deal-making in the health-tech arena accelerates, said Daniel Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securities. Julia Love, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Don’t focus on Tagovailoa’s deep throws, look for efficiency, decision-making and accuracy. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 There will be artisans and crafters, showing how things were made back in the early days of Escondido, including live demonstrations of spinning, weaving, corn shelling and grinding and butter making. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Gigi announced the upcoming launch of Guest in Residence in an Instagram post in early August, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the brand's making. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2022 The directors blended elements of documentary, neorealism, and nonlinear storytelling with West African knowledge systems and cultural practices to explore the possibilities of Black world-making in the Americas. Tanisha C. Ford, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English macung, from macian to make First Known Use 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing making decision-making in the making making a comeback making all the right noises history in the making epoch-making hit-making the making of of one's own making not making much sense non-profit-making making soothing/reassuring noises making noise making (a lot of) noise slave-making ant making noises See More decision-making in the making making a comeback making all the right noises history in the making epoch-making hit-making the making of of one's own making not making much sense non-profit-making making soothing/reassuring noises making noise making (a lot of) noise slave-making ant making noises See More makings noun plural of making as in potential the basic elements from which something can be developed she has all the makings of an excellent leader, but she needs some experience first Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance potential stuff potentiality material possibility substance raw material timber metal matter
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