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/fæbɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ · fab·ri·ca·tion
noun
  1. The act of fabricating, framing, or constructing; construction; manufacture. The fabrication of a bridge required careful planning and precise engineering.
  2. That which is fabricated; a falsehood. The story is doubtless a fabrication, meant to deceive and mislead.
  3. The act of cutting up an animal carcass as preparation for cooking; butchery. The chef's skillful fabrication of the roast chicken impressed the dinner guests.
Did you know? The word 'fabrication' has been used in various contexts, including literature and politics, to describe the creation of false or misleading information. In 19th-century literature, the term was often used to describe the art of storytelling and the manipulation of facts.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026