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fabricate

/ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪt/

VERB

1. To construct or assemble something

To form or build something by combining separate parts, components, or materials into a complete structure or finished whole.

1.1. Building and assembling structures

Used when constructing buildings, machines, equipment, or other objects by joining and arranging individual components into a complete structure.

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  • The engineers had to fabricate a custom solution to address the unique challenges of the project.
  • The workers fabricated the steel framework before installing the building's exterior walls.
  • The company specializes in fabricating complex mechanical components for industrial equipment.

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2. To manufacture or produce something

To create or manufacture a product, component, or material through skilled labor, machinery, or industrial processes.

2.1. Manufacturing and industrial production

Describes the process of making physical products or components by processing raw materials, shaping parts, and using specialized manufacturing techniques.

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  • destroy
  • demolish
  • dismantle
  • disassemble

Examples

  • The company fabricates specialized metal components for the automotive industry.
  • Engineers fabricated a custom solution to address the project's unique requirements.
  • The workshop uses advanced machinery to fabricate precision parts.
  • The manufacturer fabricates electronic components for various consumer products.

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2.2. Metalworking and material shaping

Refers specifically to shaping, cutting, bending, welding, or joining raw materials, particularly metal, to produce functional components or finished products.

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  • The technicians fabricated the steel brackets according to the engineering specifications.
  • The workshop fabricates custom aluminum frames for commercial buildings.
  • The metalworkers fabricated a durable enclosure from stainless steel sheets.

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  • welding
  • metalworking
  • forging
  • cutting
  • bending
  • machining
  • sheet metal
  • steel
  • tooling
  • precision engineering

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3. To invent or make up something false

To invent, concoct, or deliberately create information, stories, evidence, or explanations that are untrue, usually with the intention of deceiving or misleading others.

3.1. Inventing lies and false information

Used when someone deliberately creates false statements, stories, facts, or explanations and presents them as genuine information.

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  • The accused tried to fabricate an alibi, but the evidence pointed to their involvement.
  • It's unethical to fabricate information in a research study to support a predetermined conclusion.
  • The spy was skilled at using deception to fabricate elaborate cover stories.
  • He fabricated an elaborate excuse to explain why he had missed the meeting.

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3.2. Creating false evidence and documents

Describes deliberately altering, forging, or inventing evidence, records, documents, or other materials to make something false appear authentic or legitimate.

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  • The employee was accused of fabricating financial records to conceal the company's losses.
  • Investigators discovered that the suspect had fabricated evidence to support his alibi.
  • The journalist refused to fabricate sources or alter the facts in the report.

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3.3. Deceiving and misleading people

Used when someone invents or presents false information to manipulate another person's beliefs, create a misleading impression, or gain an advantage through deception.

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  • The salesman fabricated claims about the product's capabilities to deceive potential customers.
  • The organization fabricated stories to mislead the public about its activities.
  • He fabricated an explanation to convince his colleagues that the mistake was someone else's responsibility.

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4. To cut up an animal for cooking

To prepare an animal carcass, particularly poultry, by cutting it into smaller portions or individual cuts suitable for cooking or further processing.

4.1. Butchering and preparing meat

Refers to the culinary or butchering process of cutting up a whole animal or poultry carcass into usable portions, separating different cuts of meat for preparation and cooking.

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  • butcher
  • cut up
  • disjoint
  • portion
  • joint
  • dress

Examples

  • The butcher fabricated the chicken into individual portions for the restaurant.
  • The chef learned how to fabricate a whole turkey into separate cuts for roasting.
  • The meat processor fabricated the carcass into steaks, chops, and other retail portions.

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  • butchery
  • carcass
  • poultry
  • meat preparation
  • deboning
  • filleting
  • portioning
  • cutting
  • meat processing
  • culinary preparation