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

[ Syn: devising , fashioning ]

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

[ Syn: qualification ]

(usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something; the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake'