noun
fabrication
fab-rih-KAY-shun/ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃn/
The construction of something from prepared components.
The fabrication of the chair begins with joining prepared metal tubes.
Etymology
Fabrication originally meant construction or making. The falsehood sense treats an invented account as something constructed, rather than a truthful report of what happened.
In context
Did the Carthaginians truly perform child sacrifice? Or was the entire narrative a malicious fabrication crafted by their enemies to justify war and eventual destruction?
More examples
- Cabinet fabrication begins once the panels are cut to size.
- The estimate includes fabrication and installation of the staircase.
- Accurate measurements help prevent mistakes during fabrication.
Forms
fabrication
fabricate verb — To construct something by assembling prepared parts.
fabricator noun — A person or company that constructs things.
Similar words
- assembly
- Emphasizes joining ready-made parts rather than shaping materials.
- construction
- Covers building generally, not specifically working from prepared components.