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
Examples of making in a Sentence
methods used in the making of wine
she has all the makings of an excellent leader, but she needs some experience first
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Both are excellent but are very different in the glass due to wine making style.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
Picking veggies from the property’s garden, gathering eggs from the chicken house, and caring for the animals allow kids to get their hands dirty at this fun hotel, while crafts such as jewelry and soap making inspire creativity.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Hobby Lobby after Christmas sales The craft chain is offering up to 75% off select clearance items including photo frames, home décor, arts or crafts supply, sewing, beads or jewelry making, and party supplies.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
This game has all the makings to be a lower-scoring affair, especially with Georgia quarterback Carson Beck expected to miss due to injury.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
Picking veggies from the property’s garden, gathering eggs from the chicken house, and caring for the animals allow kids to get their hands dirty at this fun hotel, while crafts such as jewelry and soap making inspire creativity.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Hobby Lobby after Christmas sales The craft chain is offering up to 75% off select clearance items including photo frames, home décor, arts or crafts supply, sewing, beads or jewelry making, and party supplies.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
This game has all the makings to be a lower-scoring affair, especially with Georgia quarterback Carson Beck expected to miss due to injury.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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