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makings

  1. plural of making

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makings pl (plural only)

  1. That which is needed for something: necessary ingredients.
    I have bread, mayonnaise, mustard, turkey, and lettuce: all the makings of a sandwich as far as I'm concerned.
    The project has the makings of success: a strong leader, a committed workforce, and a workable plan.
    He has the makings of a fine leader, and we, the nominating committee, are pleased to present him to the membership as our candidate.
    • 1970, “The Makings of You”, in Curtis, performed by Curtis Mayfield:
      Add a little sugar, honeysuckle and / A great, big expression of happiness / [] / The joy of children laughing around you / These are the makings of you / It is true, the makings of you

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