fabricated

Everyday

1. Made up to trick people; false: «a fabricated story». tree →
2. Made or built, often in a factory from parts: «fabricated steel». tree →

In the lessons

In stories and news, «fabricated evidence» or «a fabricated excuse» is a lie made to look true. In technology, parts are «fabricated» (made) in workshops. In history lessons, pupils learn to check sources because some are fabricated.

Examples

• His excuse was completely fabricated. tree →
• The newspaper printed a fabricated story. tree →
• The detective found the evidence was fabricated. tree →
• The bridge parts were fabricated in a factory. tree →
• She fabricated a reason to stay home from school. tree →
• Don't believe fabricated news you see online. tree →

Note

Verb: fabricate; noun: fabrication (a lie or a making). Usually negative when about stories or evidence. Similar: made-up, invented, false.