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making in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. 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"
    devising  fashioning  making 
  2. (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something
    "the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake"
    making 
  3. 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"
    qualification  making 
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