Meaning of the word falsify in English

What does falsify mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

falsify

US /ˈfɑːl.sə.faɪ/
UK /ˈfɒl.sɪ.faɪ/
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Verb

1.

to alter information or a document so as to mislead

Example:
The accountant was charged with falsifying the company's financial records.
He was caught trying to falsify his birth certificate.
2.

to prove a statement or theory to be false

Example:
New evidence has falsified the previous theory.
A scientific hypothesis must be capable of being falsified.