Fabrication Meaning
/fæbɹɪˈkeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of fabricating, framing, or constructing; construction; manufacture
nounThat which is fabricated; a falsehood.
Sentence Examples
Everything he told us was pure fabrication.
Even if it's not true, it's a brilliant fabrication.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His entire alibi was a complete ____, as the police quickly discovered.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The story turned out to be a complete ____, as no one could verify any of the details.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French fabrication, from Latin fabricatio. Equivalent to fabricate + -ion.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The AISC Standard for Steel Building Structures addresses trade practices and common concerns related to structural steel fabrication and construction."
— 2024 October 14, “What’s the AISC Standard for Steel Building Structures and Why Does it Matter?”, in Peak Steel Buildings, archived from the original on 22 Jan 2026:
"The conscious mind refuses to admit any failure to perceive, and puts in its place a series of rationalisations which are fabrications and distortions of the real nature of things."
— 1999 July 9, Bernard Burgoyne, “The Mind”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 09 Nov 2024:
"For many years meat fabrication was done by hand, with the butchers improving their craft with the advent of higher quality metals, knives, and tools. With the coming of the Industrial Revolution in the mid-1800s, meat processing changed."
— 2011, Thomas Schneller, Kitchen Pro Series: Guide to Purchasing, page 92:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His entire alibi was a complete ____, as the police quickly discovered.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The story turned out to be a complete ____, as no one could verify any of the details.