1. (noun)devising, fashioning, making 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. (noun)qualification, making 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. (noun)making (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something
"the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake"