Falsified: meaning, definitions and examples

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falsified

 

[ ˈfɔːl.sɪ.faɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Falsified refers to the act of altering or misrepresenting information or documents with the intent to deceive. This action is often associated with fraudulent activities and can have serious legal consequences.

Synonyms

counterfeited, fabricated, faked, forged.

Examples of usage

  • He falsified his bank statements to secure a loan.
  • The company was exposed for falsifying research data.
  • She was charged with falsifying records to mislead the investigation.

Translations

Translations of the word "falsified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falsificado

🇮🇳 जाली

🇩🇪 gefälscht

🇮🇩 dipalsukan

🇺🇦 підроблений

🇵🇱 fałszywy

🇯🇵 偽造された

🇫🇷 falsifié

🇪🇸 falsificado

🇹🇷 sahte

🇰🇷 위조된

🇸🇦 مزيف

🇨🇿 padělaný

🇸🇰 falošný

🇨🇳 伪造的

🇸🇮 ponarejen

🇮🇸 falsaður

🇰🇿 жалған

🇬🇪 ყალბური

🇦🇿 saxtalaşmış

🇲🇽 falsificado

Etymology

The word 'falsified' originates from the Latin word 'falsificare', which means 'to falsify' or 'to make false'. It combines 'falsus', meaning 'false', and 'facere', meaning 'to make or do'. The term has been used in English since the late 14th century, often in the context of legal documents and contracts, indicating that the information has been altered in a way that is deceptive. Over the centuries, it has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts, including academic research and financial documentation, reflecting the increasing importance of accuracy and honesty in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,103, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.