makings

1 an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something; "her qualifications for the job are excellent"; "one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree"; "she has the makings of fine musician" [syn: qualification]

2 the components needed for making or doing something; "the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake"

English

Noun

makings

1. Plural of making
2. The abilities or qualities needed for success

See also

• have the makings of

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