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UK
/mˈeɪkɪŋ/
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[ US /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/ ]
[ US /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/ ]
NOUN
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the act that results in something coming to be
it was already in the making
the making of measurements
the fashioning of pots and pans
the devising of plans -
an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree
she has the makings of fine musician
her qualifications for the job are excellent -
(usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something
the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake
How To Use making In A Sentence
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- I learned how to negotiate fights between adolescent girls without making it seem like parental interference.
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- But in a world where grooming students for a career and making the arts responsive to business are key government priorities, a little artistic vision goes a long way.
- I found it a bit of a strain making conversation with her.
- If you lip balm contains phenol, camphor, menthol, peppermint oil or eucalyptus, it's most likely making your lips more chapped than not.
- Genetic factors, scientists believe, account for 70% of cocaine addiction, making it as heritable as schizophrenia and other mental health conditions.
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- He comes from nowhere to win this contest and immediately is able to grasp a lot of the intricacies of the moviemaking process.
- We came here with a few players making their debuts and they have done great. The Sun
