making
nounUK /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
US /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
The act of creating or building something.
The making of the cake took all afternoon.
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2. The process of causing something to happen or come into being.
The making of the new law took many months.
3. The qualities or training that make someone suitable for a role.
She has the makings of a great leader.
4. Earnings or profit; money made.
He put his makings from the summer job into savings.