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cement
Noun
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Cement is a material which is used to build a building.
The cement is not yet dry.
cement
Verb
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Make sure that something happens.
Since his father was a friend of his employer, the man cemented his position in the company.
They cemented their friendship.
making
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noun
(= devising, fashioning)
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
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noun
(usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something
the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake
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noun
(= qualification)
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