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making [ˈmeɪkɪŋ] N

1. making no pl (production):

non-profit-making organization N

Usage examples with makings

makings pl (qualities)
to have the makings of sb

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
Those are the makings of a team that will be a tough out in the playoffs.
www.sportal.co.nz
Throw in the erosion of tenure protections and a variety of recession-induced budget cuts, and you've got the makings of a crisis.
www.npr.org
In most establishments the management tries to prevent holidaymakers making off with the makings of lunch purloined from the breakfast buffet.
www.independent.co.uk
The movie didn't become a huge success, but his candor made people re-think the purposes of film-makings.
en.wikipedia.org
There are only so many app-based games that have the makings of a modern classic.
www.pocket-lint.com
The basal area is shining dark leaden-fuscous and the makings are silvery-metallic with somewhat coppery reflections.
en.wikipedia.org
It has all the makings of a modern classic.
www.telegraph.co.uk
One glaring fact -- it had all the makings of a humdinger, especially in the opening half.
www.irishcentral.com

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