forgery
gb/fˈɔɹd͡ʒɚi/ us/fˈɔɹd͡ʒɚi/
B2
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
B2
action
1
making a fake to deceive
the crime of making something fake look real, especially a document or signature
Vzorec užití:
forgery of [a document/signature/work]; be charged with/convicted of forgery
Častá chyba:
Do not use forgery for ordinary copying unless there is deception or illegal falsification.
Synonyma
falsification (often used for false documents, records, or information; slightly broader)
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counterfeiting (especially making fake money, goods, or official items)
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fraud (broader crime involving deception, often for money or advantage)
Antonyma
authentication (the process of proving something is genuine rather than faking it)
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verification (checking truth or genuineness rather than falsifying it)
Kolokace
commit forgery
|be charged with forgery
|be convicted of forgery
|forgery and fraud
|document forgery
|signature forgery
|forgery case
|forgery investigation
|forgery scheme
|forgery conviction
Témata
law
|crime
|documents
|fraud
Příklady
- She was arrested for forgery after signing her employer's name on several checks.
- The investigation found evidence of forgery in the land records.
- Forgery of official documents can lead to a prison sentence.
Učební příklady
- He went to prison for forgery.
- Forgery is a serious crime.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
fake document or object
a fake thing that is made to look real, especially a document, signature, or artwork
Vzorec užití:
[something] is a forgery; detect/spot/expose a forgery
Častá chyba:
When talking about one fake item, use the countable form: a forgery.
Synonyma
fake (more informal and general)
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counterfeit (especially a fake version of money, goods, or official items)
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imitation (can be neutral and not necessarily intended to deceive)
Antonyma
original (the real item, not a copy or fake)
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genuine article (the real, authentic thing)
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authentic document (a real document, not a forged one)
Kolokace
a clever forgery
|a crude forgery
|a convincing forgery
|a suspected forgery
|spot a forgery
|detect a forgery
|expose a forgery
|prove something is a forgery
|an art forgery
|a literary forgery
Témata
crime
|documents
|art
|fraud
Příklady
- The painting was later revealed to be a forgery.
- The passport looked real, but it was a professional forgery.
- Experts examined the letter and concluded that it was a forgery.
Učební příklady
- This certificate is a forgery.
- The museum bought a forgery by mistake.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
forgery
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹd͡ʒɚi/
US/fˈɔɹd͡ʒɚi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
for - gery (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (for)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: forgery
- Plural: forgeries, forgery
Výrazy
art forgery
1/ˈɑɹt fˈɔɹd͡ʒɚi/
fixed phrase
fake artwork fraud
making or selling fake art as if it were real or by a famous artist
Příklady
- The documentary explores a major art forgery scandal in New York.
- Experts say art forgery has become harder to detect as techniques improve.
check forgery
1/t͡ʃˈɛk fˈɔɹd͡ʒɚi/
fixed phrase
fraudulent checks
using fake or illegally signed checks to get money
Příklady
- He faced check forgery charges after cashing checks stolen from his neighbor.
- The bank's fraud team investigates check forgery and identity theft.
digital forgery
1/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl fˈɔɹd͡ʒɚi/
fixed phrase
fake digital content
a fake digital image, video, or document made to look real
Příklady
- The viral photo turned out to be a digital forgery.
- New tools can identify signs of digital forgery in images and videos.
document forgery
1/dˈɑkjəmənt fˈɔɹd͡ʒɚi/
fixed phrase
faking official documents
the crime of making fake or false documents
Příklady
- The gang specialized in document forgery, producing fake passports and work permits.
- Banks use software to reduce document forgery in loan applications.
forgery charges
1/fˈɔɹd͡ʒɚi t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
legal
legal accusations of forgery
official accusations that someone committed forgery
Příklady
- The former manager pleaded not guilty to forgery charges.
- Police dropped the forgery charges after new evidence emerged.
forgery ring
1/fˈɔɹd͡ʒɚi ɹˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
organized forgery group
a criminal group that makes or sells forgeries
Příklady
- Police broke up a forgery ring that produced fake IDs and driver's licenses.
- Investigators believe the passport was supplied by an international forgery ring.
passport forgery
1/pˈæspˌɔɹt fˈɔɹd͡ʒɚi/
fixed phrase
faking passports
the crime of making or using fake passports
Příklady
- Border officials uncovered a passport forgery network operating across several countries.
- The suspect was arrested on suspicion of passport forgery.
signature forgery
1/sˈɪɡnət͡ʃɚ fˈɔɹd͡ʒɚi/
fixed phrase
faking someone's signature
writing someone else's signature as if it were real
Příklady
- The company discovered signature forgery on several expense forms.
- Signature forgery can be difficult to prove without handwriting evidence.