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Word

fabrication

Phoneticsfab·ri·ca·tion

US/ˌfæbɹɪˈkeɪʃən/

UK/fˌæbɹɪkˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

02manufacturing

C1

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

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

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

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

Technical

03butchery

C2 · Cooking

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

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

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

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

Technical

Usage

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

Synonyms

butcherycarving

Real-World Examples

“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

Etymology

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

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

Word family

fabricateVerbfabricationNoun

Domain

Cooking

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Level
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Frequent
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