making

making
noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English macung, from macian to make Date: 12th century 1. the act or process of forming, causing, doing, or coming into being <
spots problems in the making
>
2. a process or means of advancement or success 3. something made; especially a quantity produced at one time ; batch 4. a. potentiality — often used in plural <
had the makings of a great artist
>
b. plural the material from which something is to be made; especially paper and tobacco for rolling cigarettes by hand

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