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Meaning of "makings" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF MAKINGS

ˈmeɪkɪŋz


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAKINGS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Makings is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MAKINGS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of makings in the English dictionary

The first definition of makings in the dictionary is potentials, qualities, or materials. Other definition of makings is Also called: rollings the tobacco and cigarette paper used for rolling a cigarette. Makings is also profits; earnings.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MAKINGS

earnings · feelings · findings · fittings · furnishings · Kings · leggings · pickings · proceedings · rankings · ratings · savings · Springs · strings · takings · thankings · things · wings · workings · Writings

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAKINGS

makebate · Makedhonia · makefast · makeless · makeover · maker · makeshift · makeweight · Makeyevka · Makhachkala · maki · makimono · making · Makkah · mako · mako-mako · makunouchi · Makurdi · makuta · makutu

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAKINGS

bearings · beginnings · Cummings · divine right of kings · dynamic markings · elastic stockings · evenings · filings · fishnet stockings · Hastings · king of kings · lane markings · last knockings · mesh stockings · micromesh stockings · mornings · philosopher kings · support stockings · to be seeing things · with all the trimmings

Synonyms and antonyms of makings in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «makings» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF MAKINGS

Find out the translation of makings to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of makings from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «makings» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

气质
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

ingredientes
570 millions of speakers
en

English

makings
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

कमाई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يؤهلها
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

задатки
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

ingredientes
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

লাভ
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

éléments essentiels
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Makings
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Voraussetzungen
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

素質
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

자질
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Makings
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vật làm ra
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

அம்சங்களையும்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

बनावट
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

küçük kazançlar
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

stoffa
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

zadatki
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

задатки
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

makings
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φόντα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bestanddele
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ärendes
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

makings
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of makings

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAKINGS»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of makings
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about makings

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAKINGS»

Discover the use of makings in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to makings and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fieldnotes: The Makings of Anthropology
Unique in conception, this volume contributes importantly to current debates on writing, texts, and reflexivity in anthropology.
Roger Sanjek, 1990
2
The Makings of Indonesian Islam: Orientalism and the ...
The Makings of Indonesian Islam presents Islamic and colonial history as an integrated whole, revealing the ways our understanding of Indonesian Islam, both past and present, came to be.
Michael Laffan, 2011
3
The Great Mosque of Damascus: Studies on the Makings of an ...
The heavily annotated text includes analyses of the mosque's mosaic, interior decoration, clock and colonnade and broader discussions of the ambiguous meaning of the mosque's decorations, the topography of early medieval cities and the ...
Finbarr Barry Flood, 2001
4
Cultural Codes: Makings of a Black Music Philosophy
In so doing, he explores Black music culture from three angles: history, education, and the creative work of the musicians who have moved the art forward.
William Banfield, 2009
5
The makings of Dr. Charcot's hysteria shows: research ...
The verbal text draws from and responds to writings by Sigmund Freud on women, and Charcot's famous lectures, filtered through 20th-century feminist criticism and theory. With illustrations.
Dianne Hunter, 1998
6
Tiger Woods: The Makings of a Champion
Takes a behind-the-scenes look at the young golfer's career and discusses his campaign for a third straight amateur championship and the beginnings of his life as a professional
Tim Rosaforte, 1997
7
The Makings of a Champion
If you dream of living a richer, more meaningful and all-around amazing life, get this book!—Tiffany Aliche Owner of The Budgetnista Newark, New Jersey In The Makings of a Champion, Silee K. Williams weaves together personal trials, ...
Silee K. Williams, 2013
8
The Makings of a Little League Umpire
A hilarious tale of growing up in team sports and the author's entry into the humorous world of Little League umpiring.
Mike Perrine, Perrine Mike Perrine, 2009
9
Mackey Mack: The Makings of a Tomgirl
Mackey describes dangerous situations in her past, and how she met her best friend, Sammy. Find out how the Tomgirlz came to be in MACKEY MACK THE MAKINGS OF A TOMGIRL. This book is all about the life of Mackenzey Mackintyre.
Dana Lurie, 2004
10
Sexuality at the Fin de Siècle: The Makings of a "central ...
Explores how habits of thinking about the centrality of sex were articulated, how they engaged with pre-existing approaches to personal identity, and what competing discourses had to be displaced in order for sexuality to become as central ...
Peter Maxwell Cryle, Christopher E. Forth, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAKINGS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term makings is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Iran Deal Huge Victory for Regime's Hardliners | The Weekly Standard
Obama may believe that Iran has the makings of a very impressive regional power, but the reality is that Iran's economy is one of the least ... «The Weekly Standard, Jul 15»
2
Headed to Indianola, you need to know about this new detour …
BUSINESS AND EVENTS. EMMY: TRACTORS, MUD PILES AND DETOUR SIGNS ALL OF THE MAKINGS OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION. «KCCI Des Moines, Jul 15»
3
Dating Physical Attraction First Impression Personality - Refinery29
While openness and friendliness might not necessarily be the makings of love at first sight, they could certainly spark the beginnings of a ... «Refinery29, Jul 15»
4
For the first time since 2008, Mets playing with playoffs on the line …
The Nationals and the Mets are currently the only two teams in the division with winning records, so this has the makings of a two-horse race for ... «Amazin' Avenue, Jul 15»
5
'The Silent Heroes' like an adventurous thriller: Mahesh Bhatt - The …
"The Silent Heroes", a film starring 13 deaf children, has all the makings of an international adventurous thriller that will entertain family ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
6
Makings of a monster hit
Monster Hunt, directed by "Father of Shrek" Raman Hui Shing-ngai, is the center of attention among movies released this summer. In the run-up ... «Hong Kong Standard, Jul 15»
7
Local expert: Sen. Dixon has makings of solid candidate for governor
Sen. Bob Dixon, R-Springfield, can become a strong candidate for governor, but he must overcome his lack of name recognition elsewhere in ... «Springfield News-Leader, Jul 15»
8
At 90, Jimmy Carter discusses the makings of 'A Full Life'
Copyright 2015 Memphis Commercial Appeal. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. «Memphis Commercial Appeal, Jul 15»
9
Just Under the Sand Lurk the Makings of Great Chowder. Yes …
It's a fine pastime to stand in July's warm waters and root about for this evening's dinner. My wife insists the best way to hunt for quahogs is with ... «WCAI, Jul 15»
10
The makings of United's summer from airline hell
(Bloomberg) — United and Continental closed their merger in 2010 and created what was then the world's largest airline. Fifty-seven months ... «Crain's Chicago Business, Jul 15»
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