forgery

Meanings

• noun

  An artifact or document falsely made or altered with the intention of deceiving or misrepresenting.

  - "The painting was revealed to be a forgery."
  - "The collector was deceived by the forgery and paid a high price."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɔːɹ.dʒəɹ.ɪ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780088"

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Synonyms

counterfeit , fake

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with forgery
alloy , boy toy , joie de vivre , noisette , poise , voilette

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Variants

List of all variants of forgery that leads to same result
forgeries , forgery

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Etymology

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The term 'forgery' comes from the Old French word 'faux degau' which means 'false coin'. It was used to describe counterfeit coins in the Middle Ages.

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Trivia

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1. The most famous forgery in history is the 'Mona Lisa', which was discovered to be a copy of a earlier painting in the late 19th century.

2. The term 'forgery' is also used in the world of music, where it refers to a recording that is made to sound like it was recorded at a different time or place than it actually was.

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Related Concepts

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1. Counterfeit: A term often used interchangeably with forgery, but it specifically refers to the creation of fake currency.

2. Plagiarism: The act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving credit, which is similar to forgery but applies to intellectual property.

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Culture

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Forgery has been a significant part of human history, particularly in the art world. Many famous works of art have been discovered to be forgeries, leading to debates about authenticity and the value of art. Forgery has also been explored in literature, with novels such as 'The Forger's Apprentice' and 'The Art Forger' exploring the world of art forgery.

How to Memorize "forgery"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a document being altered with a pen or a paintbrush to create a forgery.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'forgery' with the idea of deceit and misrepresentation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'False is Forgery' to remember the definition.

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