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The definition of making is the process of creating, forming or putting together.
(noun)An example of making is knitting a scarf.
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See making in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- the act of one that makes or the process of being made; formation, construction, creation, production, composition, manufacture, development, performance, etc.
- the cause or means of success or advancement: an experience that will be the making of him
- something made
- the quantity made at one time
- the material or qualities needed for the making or development of something: to have the makings of a good doctor
- ☆ Informal tobacco and paper for making one's own cigarettes: usually preceded by the
Chiefly Brit. creating a (specified) state or condition: shy-making, angry-making
See making in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- a. The act of one that makes.b. The process of coming into being: trouble in the making.
- The means of gaining success or realizing potential: That job will be the making of you.
- a. Something made.b. The quantity made at one time.
- a. The abilities or qualities needed for development. Often used in the plural: She has the makings of a fine teacher.b. The material or ingredients needed for making or doing something: all the makings for an apple pie.
- makings Informal The paper and tobacco for rolling a cigarette.
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