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making
noun
the act that results in something coming to be
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- M
- Ends with
- G
- Contains
- AKIN
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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noun
the act that results in something coming to be
“the devising of plans”
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”
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Example Sentences
the devising of plans
the fashioning of pots and pans
the making of measurements
it was already in the making
the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake
her qualifications for the job are excellent
one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree
she has the makings of fine musician
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