Makin
Makin

making


Definition: Meaning of, making in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmeɪkɪŋ /

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  1. the process of making something
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  2. decision making/policy making the process of deciding something
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  3. be the making of somebody to make someone a much better or more successful person
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  4. have the makings of something to have the qualities or skills necessary to do a particular job
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  5. be a long time/10 years etc in the making to take a long time, 10 years etc to make
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  6. be of your own making problems that are of your own making have been caused by you and no one else
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making used in phrases

  • decision making (noun)
    1. the cognitive process of reaching a decision
  • decision-making (noun)
    1. the process of making important decisions
  • epoch-making (adjective)
    1. very important in changing the way people live or the way a society is organized
  • film making (noun)
    1. the production of movies
  • lace making (noun)
    1. the act or art of making handmade lace
  • loss-making (adjective)
    1. a loss-making product or business does not make any money
  • making known (noun)
    1. a speech act that conveys information
  • making love (noun)
    1. often including sexual intercourse sexual activities between two people
  • making water (noun)
    1. a euphemism for urination
  • mischief-making (noun)
    1. reckless or malicious behaviour that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
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1641-1707 french noblewoman who was mistress to Louis XIV until he became attracted to Madame de Maintenon
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