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prospective
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adjective
of or concerned with or related to the future
prospective earnings
a prospective mother
a prospective bride
the statute is solely prospective in operation
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
current
Adjective
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Something that is current is up to date.
This news is current.
We bought our home 20 years ago, but we couldn't buy it at current prices.
current
Noun
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Current is movement in a fluid.
There is a strong current in that water.
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Current is movement in electricity.
It has a current of nine amperes.