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forensics

American  
[fuh-ren-siks, -ziks] / fəˈrɛn sɪks, -zɪks /

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)
  1. forensic science.

    For graduates in analytical chemistry, opportunities exist not only in the pharma sector but also in areas such as forensics and food processing.

    If we’ve been hacked, we’re going to need someone with experience in computer forensics and cybersecurity.

  2. null Forensics a branch, department, lab, etc., employing professionals skilled in forensic science.

    The stained garments were sent to forensics for analysis.

  3. the art or study of argumentation and formal debate.

    His prowess at cogent and engaging persuasion comes from his training in classical forensics.


adjective

  1. relating to, trained in, or making use of forensic science.

    She works in the forensics lab of a police department.

    A forensics expert determined that the marks were not made by teeth.

  2. of or relating to the art or study of argumentation and formal debate.

    In our forensics program, students learn to speak with knowledge, grace, eloquence, respect, and winsomeness.

forensics British  
/ fəˈrɛnsɪks /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular or plural) the art or study of formal debating

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Etymology

Origin of forensics

First recorded in 1840–45; plural of forensic ( def. ); -ics ( def. )

Example Sentences

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No crime scene, no signs of a disturbance, no forensics, no eye witnesses, no CCTV.

From BBC

Another office in the complex studies emerging online threats, while a digital forensics lab extracts and analyses data from electronic devices like laptops, phones and even cars.

From Barron's

Deputies and FBI forensics experts and agents searched his family’s home overnight but did not locate Guthrie.

From Los Angeles Times

Agent Tunstall said the contents of the confession were supported by evidence from the crime scene, forensics and immigration and flight records.

From BBC

The man, whom The Times is not naming, was released from custody early Wednesday, shortly after deputies and FBI forensics experts and agents left the house.

From Los Angeles Times