Source : WordNet®

makings
     n 1: 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}]
     2: the components needed for making or doing something; "the
        recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake"