Falsification

/ˌfɔːlsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the action of falsifying information or data.

The falsification of the financial records led to a major scandal.

the act of making something false or misleading.

Falsification of evidence can result in severe legal consequences.

a theory or hypothesis that is proven false.

In scientific research, falsification is essential for validating theories.

the process of altering or changing information with the intent to deceive.

The team was accused of falsification of data to enhance their research results.

From the Latin 'falsificatio', meaning 'an act of making false'.

falsification of records

The act of altering official documents illegally.

data falsification

The act of intentionally misrepresenting or altering data.

evidence falsification

The act of tampering with evidence to mislead or deceive.

forge

To illegally alter a document or image.

deception

The act of deceiving someone.

lie

A false statement made with the intent to deceive.

Fake news

The article was pure falsification; it was just fake news.

BS (bullshit)

Don't listen to that BS; it’s a total falsification.