makings
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The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.
Process of growth or development.
Example: As a child, he didn’t seem like a genius in the making.
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That which is needed for something: necessary ingredients.
Example: He has the makings of a fine leader, and we, the nominating committee, are pleased to present him to the membership as our candidate.