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fabrication

noun

Simple meaning

Cutting up an animal carcass as preparation for cooking.

Pronunciation

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fabrihkayshuhn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

fæbɹɪˈkeɪʃən

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. cooking

    The act of cutting up an animal carcass as preparation for cooking; butchery.

  2. uncountable

    The act of fabricating, framing, or constructing; construction; manufacture

  3. The act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery)

  4. countable

    That which is fabricated; a falsehood.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: (cooking) The act of cutting up an animal carcass as preparation for cooking; butchery.

Used this way, fabrication is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a food and cooking use: everyday in kitchens and recipes.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Cooking/food
  • Everyday conversation

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More ways to use fabrication

  • “The synthesis and fabrication of single crystals.”noun

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fabrication processdevice fabricationmetal fabricationfuel fabricationfabrication technologycomplete fabricationwafer fabricationpure fabrication

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