fabrication

noun
UK: /ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The act of inventing false information in order to deceive someone.

    1. His story was a complete fabrication.
    2. The newspaper printed a fabrication about the politician's personal life, causing outrage.

  2. The process of manufacturing or assembling something, especially in a factory.

    1. The fabrication of metal parts is done here.
    2. The company specializes in the fabrication of complex machinery for the automotive industry.

  3. A false story or lie that is invented.

    1. Her claims were dismissed as pure fabrication.
    2. The police quickly discovered that his alibi was a complete fabrication designed to conceal his whereabouts.

Synonyms

invention assembly falsehood creation lie

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fabrication" in English means: The act of inventing false information in order to deceive someone., The process of manufacturing or assembling something, especially in a factory., A false story or lie that is invented..

The phonetic transcription of "fabrication" is /ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fabrication": invention, assembly, falsehood, creation, lie.

Example usage of "fabrication": "His story was a complete fabrication.". More examples on the page.