Meaning of the word fabrication in English

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fabrication

US /ˌfæb.rəˈkeɪ.ʃən/

UK /ˌfæb.rəˈkeɪ.ʃən/

the action or process of manufacturing or inventing something

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The fabrication of the new machine took several months.

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Precision fabrication is essential for aerospace components.

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manufacturing production construction assembly making

an invention; a lie

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His story was a complete fabrication.

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The police quickly discovered the fabrication of his alibi.

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fabric fabricate