Fabrication

/ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action or process of manufacturing or constructing something.

The fabrication of the new bridge will take several months.

A lie or falsehood, especially when intended to deceive.

The story he told about his vacation was nothing but a fabrication.

A product that is made up or invented, especially a false one.

The investigation revealed that the evidence presented was a fabrication.

Derived from the Latin word 'fabricatio', meaning 'a making or construction'.

fabrication of evidence

The act of creating false evidence to mislead.

fabrication shop

A place where parts are constructed or manufactured.

tissue fabrication

The process of creating biological tissues in a lab.

forge

To create or form, often associated with metalworking.

manufacture

To produce goods in large quantities using machinery.

construct

To build or form by putting together parts.

Made-up story.

That whole thing was just a fabrication to cover his tracks.

Tall tale.

Don't believe him, he's always spinning fabrications.