Makings

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of making form-of, plural
  2. 2
    That which is needed for something: necessary ingredients. plural, plural-only

    "I have bread, mayonnaise, mustard, turkey, and lettuce: all the makings of a sandwich as far as I'm concerned."

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"Bill has the makings of an excellent scientist."

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