mak·ing

mak·ing
/ˈmeıkıŋ/ noun, pl -ings
1 [noncount] : the action or process of producing or making something

methods used in the making of wine

— often used in combination

dressmaking

filmmaking

government policy-making

2 [noncount] : something that causes someone to become better or more successful

His time in the army was the making of him. [=he became a better person because of his time in the army]

That movie was the making of her as an actress. [=that movie made her a well-known and successful actress]

3 makings [plural]
3 a US : the people or things that are needed for making something

With beans, rice, cheese, and fresh salsa, you have (all) the makings of/for a delicious burrito.

3 b : the qualities that are needed to become something

He has (all) the makings of a great quarterback. [=he has the talent needed to become a great quarterback]

in the making
: in the process of being made

The film was three years in the making. [=it took three years to make the film]

She has a talent for spotting problems in the making. [=for spotting problems as they are beginning to develop]

We were watching history in the making. [=we were watching an important historical event as it happened]

: caused by your own actions

The problem is entirely of your own making. [=the problem is entirely your own fault; you alone are responsible for the problem]


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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