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
  • This curiosity led him to specialize in immunology during his Ph.D. studies, focusing on the immune system’s potential to combat diseases, including cancer.
    William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • And whilst most small business owners will have no desire to take the franchising route, there are certainly some valuable lessons that can be learned from the franchise business model and applied to any business in order to unlock potential and to fuel growth.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of potential
Noun
  • Lauren Goode: Total Nextdoor vibes or stuff about relationship drama, really messy situations.
    Lauren Goode, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Comments There was a lot of flat-out amazing stuff on Survivor 47’'s penultimate episode.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • The legislation permits the sale or donation of the materials to southern border states, provided they are used to repair existing barriers rather than build new ones.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The statement-making material uses larger segments of colorful Italian marble, allowing for natural shapes and textures to thrive.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of material
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