cook
To alter or adjust accounting or other records ("books"), evidence, statements, etc., usually fraudulently or unethically, in such a way as to make them take on a different meaning or appearance.
"That company is actually bankrupt, but they are going to cook the books to make it appear solvent."
"Joe's experiments all failed, but he cooked the records and now everyone thinks he's a genius."
"Joe's experiments all failed, but he cooked the records and now everyone thinks he's a genius."
cook by anarcissie May 17, 2008
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