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- Dictionarymaking/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
noun
- 1. the process of making or producing something: "the making of videos" Similar Opposite
- 2. the essential qualities needed for something: "she had the makings of a great teacher" Similar
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MAKING definition: 1. the activity or process of producing something: 2. the things used to make or build something…. Learn more.
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.
Definition of 'making' making. (meɪkɪŋ ) Word forms: makings. 1. uncountable noun [noun NOUN] B2. The making of something is the act or process of producing or creating it. ...Salamon's book about the making of this movie. [+ of] Ducks' eggs are particularly prized for cake making.
MAKE definition: 1. to produce something, often using a particular substance or material: 2. To make a film or…. Learn more.
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. 2. The means of gaining success or realizing potential: That job will be the making of you. 3. Something that is made, especially a quantity made at one time.
Making definition: the act of a person or thing that makes. See examples of MAKING used in a sentence.
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. “the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake”.
noun. The act of one that makes. The making of a cake; the making of excuses. American Heritage. The act of one that makes or the process of being made; formation, construction, creation, production, composition, manufacture, development, performance, etc. Webster's New World.
Definition of making noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a. : to bring into being by forming, shaping, or altering material : fashion. make a dress. b. : to lay out and construct. make a road. c. : compose, write. make verses. 2. : to put together from components : constitute. houses made of stone. 3. a. : to cause to happen to or be experienced by someone. made trouble for us. b.