falsification
Translation
falsification, forgery, distortion
Examples
The falsification of data is a serious offense.
The falsification of data is a serious offence.
He was accused of the falsification of documents.
He was accused of the falsification of documents.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the action of falsifying (sth.) The falsification of data is a crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forgery, counterfeiting, distortion; Antonyms: verification, authentication
Etymology
From Latin 'falsus' (false) and 'facere' (to make). The suffix '-fication' means 'the action of making'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'action of making something false'. The '-fication' ending clearly points to an action or process.