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/
Verb
1.
to alter information or a document so as to mislead
Example:
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The accountant was charged with falsifying the company's financial records.
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He was caught trying to falsify his birth certificate.
2.
to prove a statement or theory to be false
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New evidence has falsified the previous theory.
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A scientific hypothesis must be capable of being falsified.