making
Americannoun
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the act of a person or thing that makes.
The making of a violin requires great skill.
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structure; constitution; makeup.
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the means or cause of success or advancement.
to be the making of someone.
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Usually makings. capacity or potential.
He has the makings of a first-rate officer.
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makings,
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something made.
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the quantity made.
a making of butter.
idioms
noun
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the act of a person or thing that makes or the process of being made
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( in combination )
watchmaking
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to cause the success of
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in the process of becoming or being made
a politician in the making
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something made or the quantity of something made at one time
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make-up; composition
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of making
First recorded before 1150; Middle English; Old English macung; make 1 + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The 95-year-old said he wanted to wait and see what more he learned from the Epstein files before making his annual decision on giving in late June.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The heath-star moss sends out spores far and wide and reproduces quickly, making it a successful invader.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
At any given moment, up to 2.4 million people are connected to it, according to the Twitch Tracker site, making it a culturally prominent brand.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
They recommend making a simple chicken salad, which can be enjoyed on its own or in a sandwich, along with fajitas, pot pie, buffalo chicken dip, empanadas and chicken noodle soup.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
“You and Nate don’t understand him like I do, and I suck at explaining things properly. I always end up making things sound worse than they are.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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