Makings vs Bakings - What's the difference?

As nouns the difference between makings and bakings

is that makings is plural of making while bakings is plural of lang=en.

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(plurale tantum) That which is needed for something: necessary ingredients.

I have bread, mayonnaise, mustard, turkey, and lettuce: all the makings of a sandwich as far as I'm concerned.

The project has the makings of success: a strong leader, a committed workforce, and a workable plan.

He has the makings of a fine leader, and we, the nominating committee, are pleased to present him to the membership as our candidate.