the act of a person or thing that makes

The making of a violin requires great skill.

structure; constitution; makeup.

the means or cause of success or advancement

to be the making of someone.

Usually, makings. capacity or potential

He has the makings of a first-rate officer.

makings,

material of which something may be made

the makings for a tossed salad.

Older Slang . paper and tobacco with which to make a hand-rolled cigarette.

something made.

the quantity made

a making of butter.

in the making

in the process of being made; developing or evolving; growing

Our space scientists see history in the making.