English · Word Candidate

making

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động tạo thành, gây ra hoặc cấu thành

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Process of growth or development.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quá trình phát triển hoặc tăng trưởng

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Noun

As a child, he didn’t seem like a genius in the making.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “making” mean?

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

Is “making” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.