Definitions

1. noun

the act of making, altering, or imitating something in order to deceive or cheat people, especially by creating or altering documents, artworks, or other valuable items.

“The police investigated the artist for forgery of his paintings.”

2. noun

a false or copied item, such as a document or a work of art.

“The museum discovered a forgery of a famous painting in the exhibition.”

3. verb

to make, alter, or imitate something in order to deceive or cheat people.

“Someone tried to forge the signature on the contract.”