fabrication
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/ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃn/
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/ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃn/
A made-up story or lie meant to deceive people
The rumor about the company closing was a complete fabrication with no truth to it.
The process of making things from different materials
The fabrication of computer chips requires very clean rooms and special equipment.