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falsifying

/ˈfɔlsɪˌfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈfɔːlsɪˌfaɪɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To alter so as to make false; to make incorrect.

Examples :

"to falsify a record or document"
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Illustration incorrect

incorrect adjective

/ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/

Not correct; erroneous or wrong.

"He gave an incorrect answer to a simple question."

Illustration misrepresent

misrepresent verb

/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/ /ˌmɪsˌrɛprəˈzɛnt/

To represent falsely; to inaccurately portray something.

"The fraudster misrepresented himself as a lawyer."

Illustration accountant

accountant noun

/ə.ˈkæʊn.(t)ən̩(t)/

One who renders account; one accountable.

"The accountant carefully reviewed the family's spending to ensure they were accountable for their budget. "

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suspended verb

/səˈspɛndɪd/

To halt something temporarily.

"The meeting was suspended for lunch."

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inflating verb

/ɪnˈfleɪtɪŋ/

To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally

"You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it."

Illustration security

security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

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document noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The document outlining the family's budget was used to prove their financial need to the housing agency. "

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falsehood noun

/ˈfɒlsˌhʊd/

The property of being false.

"The politician's statement was a falsehood; he had lied about his past. "

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changing verb

/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

To become something different.

"The tadpole changed into a frog.   Stock prices are constantly changing."

Illustration counterfeit

counterfeit noun

/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/

A non-genuine article; a fake.

"The store owner discovered a counterfeit bill in the customer's payment. "

Illustration falsification

falsification noun

/ˌfɔːlsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌfɑːlsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of falsifying, or making false; a counterfeiting; the giving to a thing an appearance of something which it is not

"The falsification of the student's report card was discovered, and the student was punished. "

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consequences noun

/ˈkɑnsɪkwɛnsɪz/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you don't study for the test, the consequences will be a bad grade. "