noun
counterfeiting
Counterfeiting (noun) means the act of making fake copies of money or goods to pass off as genuine. Example: “The gang was sentenced for running a large counterfeiting operation.”
noun
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The act of making fake copies of money or goods to pass off as genuine.
"The gang was sentenced for running a large counterfeiting operation."
How to use counterfeiting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMaking illegal fakes of money, documents, or branded goods.
Common pairings
counterfeiting ring
counterfeiting operation
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Word forms
- Plural
- counterfeitings
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Rhymes for counterfeiting
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What does “counterfeiting” mean?
The word “counterfeiting” means the act of making fake copies of money or goods to pass off as genuine. In plain terms, making illegal fakes of money, documents, or branded goods.
How do you use “counterfeiting” in a sentence?
Here is “counterfeiting” used in a sentence: “The gang was sentenced for running a large counterfeiting operation.”
What part of speech is “counterfeiting”?
“Counterfeiting” is a noun.
What is the meaning of counterfeiting?
"counterfeiting" (noun) means the act of making fake copies of money or goods to pass off as genuine.
