fabrication

CEFRB2

/fæbɹɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A false story or piece of information that was invented.

  2. 02

    noun

    The process of making something from parts.

Examples

  • Even if it's not true, it's a brilliant fabrication.

  • Everything he told us was pure fabrication.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. That which is fabricated; a falsehood.

  2. The act of fabricating, framing, or constructing; construction; manufacture

  3. The act of cutting up an animal carcass as preparation for cooking; butchery.

More examples

In context

  • the fabrication of a bridge, a church, or a government

  • The story is doubtless a fabrication.

  • The AISC Standard for Steel Building Structures addresses trade practices and common concerns related to structural steel fabrication and construction.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

His entire alibi was a complete blank, as the police quickly discovered.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French fabrication, from Latin fabricatio. Equivalent to fabricate + -ion.