forensic science

American

[fuh-ren-sik sahy-uhns, -zik] / fəˈrɛn sɪk ˈsaɪ əns, -zɪk /

noun

the professional discipline of scientifically analyzing crime evidence, especially physical evidence.

All of these consultants have at least a bachelor’s degree in their scientific field, and have completed extensive training related to forensic science and crime scene investigation.

Etymology

Origin of forensic science

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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Professor Rob Ogden has been closely involved in setting up the project and is co- founder of the organisation Trace, which promotes the use of forensic science in wildlife law enforcement.

From BBC

The proposal, inspired by how forensic science weighs evidence found at crime scenes, offers researchers a consistent way to communicate how confident they are that microplastic has actually been detected.

From Barron's

Advances in forensic science meant testing was now "far more sophisticated" than at the time of the original investigation.

From BBC

He said advances in forensic science meant testing was now "far more sophisticated" than at the time of the original investigation, and more capable of identifying material that would previously have gone undetected.

From BBC

In 2024, Jenna Merkel, then a Master's degree student in forensic science at George Washington University, began an internship with von Konrat at the Field Museum.

From Science Daily

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