making

American  

[mey-king] / ˈmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that makes.

   The making of a violin requires great skill.

2. structure; constitution; makeup.

3. the means or cause of success or advancement.

   to be the making of someone.

4. Usually makings. capacity or potential.

   He has the makings of a first-rate officer.

5. makings,

   1. material of which something may be made: make.

      the makings for a tossed salad.

   2. Older Slang. paper and tobacco with which to make a hand-rolled cigarette.

6. something made.

7. the quantity made.

   a making of butter.

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idioms

1. in the making, in the process of being made; developing or evolving; growing.

   Our space scientists see history in the making.

making British  

/ ˈmeɪkɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the act of a person or thing that makes or the process of being made

   2. ( in combination )

      watchmaking

2. to cause the success of

3. in the process of becoming or being made

   a politician in the making

4. something made or the quantity of something made at one time

5. make-up; composition

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Other Word Forms

• self-making adjective

Etymology

Origin of making

First recorded before 1150; Middle English; Old English macung; make ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The new programme will feature new interviews of the wildlife broadcaster and the original production team as they reflect on the making of the series.

From BBC

As the chefs slave over their pots, five judges patrol the aisles with clipboards, making notes on their recipes and techniques.

From Barron's

A few states, like New Mexico, are making up some or all the difference.

From Barron's

It can be difficult to determine which scorpion delivered the sting, making it harder to provide the most effective treatment quickly.

From Science Daily

Even with making 202-7 against Italy, there remains a feeling England's batting is yet to fully fire at this tournament.

From BBC

Related Words

• formulation