makings

noun

Definition of makingsnext
plural of making
as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed she has all the makings of an excellent leader, but she needs some experience first

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  1. potential
  2. stuff
  3. material
Noun
  • His career-high 25 points revealed a momentary glimpse of scoring potential.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • These factories have some of the largest employment potential of any project supported by the act.
    James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of potential
Noun
  • Swamp Thing is a TV series for lovers of trash with cult followings, the stuff midnight marathons are made of.
    Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Now people from all over the world send me their stuff.
    Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • Like many other Osprey products, the Atmos and Aura packs are treated with PFAS-free DWR and made with bluesign APPROVED materials.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Road maintenance has become more expensive as the cost of materials and labor continues to rise.
    Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of material
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