forgery

[US]/ˈfɔːdʒəri/
[UK]/ˈfɔːrdʒəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the action of producing a fake document, signature, or work of art.

Phrases & Collocations

Forgery of art

Forgery detection

Forgery scam

Example Sentences

This letter is a forgery!

He was arrested for forgery of official documents.

Forgery of signatures is considered a serious crime.

The art expert confirmed that the painting was a forgery.

Forgery of currency is punishable by law.

Forgery detection techniques have improved over the years.

Forgery in the art world is a common problem.

The company implemented strict measures to prevent forgery of documents.

Forgery can have serious consequences for individuals and businesses.

Real-world Examples

There have been some forgeries going around.

Source: Movie trailer screening room

Besides restoring art, scientists are also pretty talented at busting art forgeries.

Source: Scishow Selected Series

This includes forgeries and even kidnappings.

Source: New York Magazine (Video Edition)

Clerks would verify hundreds of signatures an hour, but it can be really difficult to spot a forgery.

Source: Cheddar Science Interpretation (Bilingual Selected)

The forgeries passed other tests with flying colours, though.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

It's superb.You know the worst thing about art forgery?

Source: Clever Detective and Thief

But it still doesn't tell us why he would take out the real bond and put in a forgery.

Source: Clever Detective and Thief

For businesses, voice forgery should be included as part of employee cybersecurity training.

Source: China Daily Latest Collection

Today, this age-old chemical compound may help scientists prevent forgery and even save lives.

Source: Scishow Selected Series

Another of those killed was Abdel Kader Hakim, a veteran fighter with specialism in forgery.

Source: BBC Listening Collection January 2016

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