Fabrication: meaning, definitions and examples

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fabrication

 

[ ˌfabrɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

production process

The action or process of manufacturing or inventing something.

Synonyms

creation, invention, manufacturing

Examples of usage

  • The fabrication of the new car model took several months.
  • She claimed the evidence was a fabrication to frame her.
  • The fabrication of the artwork was a meticulous process.
  • The company specializes in the fabrication of custom-made furniture.
  • The fabrication of the prototype required advanced technology.
Context #2 | Noun

false information

The action of inventing or concocting false information or a story.

Synonyms

concoction, falsification, invention

Examples of usage

  • The fabrication of the news article led to a public outcry.
  • He was caught in the act of fabrication and lost his credibility.
  • She admitted to the fabrication of the alibi to protect her friend.
  • The fabrication of the document resulted in legal consequences.
  • The fabrication of the story was exposed by investigative journalists.
Context #3 | Noun

metalworking

The process of cutting, shaping, or assembling metal structures or machinery.

Synonyms

assembly, construction, metalworking

Examples of usage

  • The fabrication of the steel beams required skilled welders.
  • They specialize in the fabrication of stainless steel components.
  • The fabrication of the metal parts was done with precision.
  • The company offers custom metal fabrication services.
  • The fabrication of the industrial equipment was completed ahead of schedule.

Translations

Translations of the word "fabrication" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fabricação

🇮🇳 निर्माण

🇩🇪 Herstellung

🇮🇩 pembuatan

🇺🇦 виготовлення

🇵🇱 produkcja

🇯🇵 製造 (せいぞう)

🇫🇷 fabrication

🇪🇸 fabricación

🇹🇷 imalat

🇰🇷 제조 (製造)

🇸🇦 تصنيع

🇨🇿 výroba

🇸🇰 výroba

🇨🇳 制造 (zhìzào)

🇸🇮 izdelava

🇮🇸 framleiðsla

🇰🇿 өндіріс

🇬🇪 წარმოება

🇦🇿 istehsal

🇲🇽 fabricación

Etymology

The word 'fabrication' originated from the Latin word 'fabricare', which means 'to make, construct, or fabricate'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century, initially referring to the act of constructing something. Over time, 'fabrication' has evolved to encompass not only physical production processes but also the creation of false information or stories. Today, the word is commonly used in various industries such as manufacturing, journalism, and metalworking.

See also: biofabrication, fabricate, fabricated, fabrications, fabrics.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,217 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.