Word
fabricated
Phoneticsfab·ri·cat·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfæbɹɪˌkeɪtəd/
UK/fˈæbɹɪkˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01invented or false
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. made up or invented, usually to trick someone or hide the truth.
adj. invented or forged with the intent to deceive; often used in legal or journalistic contexts regarding evidence or claims.
“The police discovered that the witness had given a completely fabricated story.”
“The investigative journalist revealed that the documents used to justify the merger were entirely fabricated by the firm's legal department.”
Usage
Commonly used with nouns like 'evidence', 'story', 'claims', or 'documents'.
02manufactured
C2 · Proficiency Technical
adj. made or built in a factory from different parts.
adj. constructed or manufactured, especially from prepared components.
Español:fabricado
“The house was built using fabricated steel beams from a local factory.”
“The project required several custom fabricated components that could not be sourced from standard industrial catalogues.”
Usage
Often used in engineering and construction contexts.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Richardson has joined dozens of groups across apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp and Facebook where a buffet of fraudulent and fabricated research is advertised to hundreds of members.” “These studies may contain reused text, unusual or awkward language, and fabricated data or images.” “I have no idea what made Arday say things that are obviously fabricated.” Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/fabricated
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0