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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: the act of a person or thing that makes. See examples of MAKING used in a sentence.
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.
MAKING definition: 1. the activity or process of producing something: 2. the things used to make or build something…. Learn more.
MAKE definition: 1. to produce something, often using a particular substance or material: 2. To make a film or…. Learn more.
(meɪkɪŋ ) Word forms: plural makings. 1. uncountable noun [noun NOUN] 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. Synonyms: creation, production, manufacture, construction More Synonyms of making. 2.
noun. (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something. “the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake”. see more. noun. an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something. “she has the makings of fine musician”. synonyms: qualification. see more.
Definition of making noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.
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.
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.
