English Reference
noun

fabrication

n.
US /ˌfæbɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ UK /fˌæbɹɪkˈeɪʃən/ fab·ri·ca·tion UK spelling fabrications

  1. 01 C1 Advanced Technical

    the process of making or building something, especially in a factory.

    the process of constructing or manufacturing an item, particularly from raw materials or prepared components.

    Simple

    The factory specializes in the fabrication of metal parts for airplanes.

    In context

    Advanced robotic systems have significantly reduced the time required for the fabrication of complex automotive chassis.

  2. 02 C2 Proficiency Technical Cooking

    the act of cutting up meat to prepare it for cooking.

    the process of breaking down an animal carcass into smaller, manageable cuts for culinary use.

    Simple

    The chef taught the students the proper fabrication of a whole chicken.

    In context

    Mastering the fabrication of large game requires a deep understanding of anatomy and precise knife skills.

    Usage

    In a culinary context, this is often used as an uncountable noun referring to the skill or process.

    butcherycarving

In an interview with the BBC, Mundubile dismissed the accusations as "total fabrications", alleging security forces staged an attempt on his life during a raid at his home on Friday.

BBC News· 17 Aug 2026

Arday resigned last week after the university announced an investigation into allegations of plagiarism and fabrication.

The New York Times· 15 Aug 2026

From Middle French fabrication, from Latin fabricatio. Equivalent to fabricate + -ion.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Origin Latin fabricatio
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Frequent
Updated