making

mak|ing [ˈmeıkıŋ] n [U]

1.) the process of making something

making of

▪ companies involved in the making of nuclear weapons

cheese making/cider making etc

▪ a region famous for its cheese making

2.) decision making/policy making

the process of deciding something

▪ people involved in decision making at the highest level

3.) be the making of sb

to make someone a much better or more successful person

▪ You'll see - a couple of years abroad will be the making of him.

4.) have the makings of sth

to have the qualities or skills necessary to do a particular job

▪ He has the makings of a world-class footballer.

5.) be a long time/10 years etc in the making

to take a long time, 10 years etc to make

▪ a book that was ten years in the making

6.) be of your own making

problems that are of your own making have been caused by you and no one else

▪ He admits that a lot of his troubles are entirely of his own making.