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Falsify: meaning, definitions and examples

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falsify

 

[ ˈfɔːlsaɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in research

To alter or manipulate data or information in order to deceive or mislead others.

Synonyms

fabricate, forge, manipulate

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of falsifying the results of the experiment.
  • The scientist was found guilty of falsifying his research findings.
  • She admitted to falsifying the data in her report.
Context #2 | Verb

in legal context

To make false statements or misrepresent facts with the intention of deceiving or misleading.

Synonyms

deceive, mislead, misrepresent

Examples of usage

  • The witness was caught falsifying his testimony in court.
  • The company was fined for falsifying their financial records.
  • He was charged with falsifying evidence in the criminal case.

Translations

Translations of the word "falsify" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falsificar

🇮🇳 झूठा साबित करना

🇩🇪 fälschen

🇮🇩 memalsukan

🇺🇦 фальсифікувати

🇵🇱 fałszować

🇯🇵 偽造する

🇫🇷 falsifier

🇪🇸 falsificar

🇹🇷 sahtecilik yapmak

🇰🇷 위조하다

🇸🇦 تزوير

🇨🇿 falšovat

🇸🇰 falšovať

🇨🇳 伪造

🇸🇮 ponarediti

🇮🇸 falsað

🇰🇿 жасау

🇬🇪 გაყალბება

🇦🇿 saxtalaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 falsificar

Etymology

The word 'falsify' originated from the Latin word 'falsificare', which means 'to counterfeit or deceive'. It has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in the context of counterfeiting coins. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the act of manipulating or misrepresenting information. The word has been associated with deception and fraud, often used in legal and academic contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,682, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.