Synonyms of makings

Noun


1. devising, fashioning, making, production

usage: the act that results in something coming to be; "the devising of plans"; "the fashioning of pots and pans"; "the making of measurements"; "it was already in the making"

2. qualification, making, fitness, fittingness

usage: an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something; "her qualifications for the job are excellent"; "one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree"; "she has the makings of fine musician"

3. making, component, constituent, element

usage: (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something; "the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake"

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