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forensic

[fəˈrenzik]

forensic Definition

  • 1relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime.
  • 2relating to courts of law or public debate.

Using forensic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forensic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Forensic evidence was used to solve the case.

  • Example

    The forensic team arrived at the scene of the crime.

  • Example

    The forensic report was presented in court.

forensic Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with forensic

  • the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime

    Example

    Forensic science has become an important tool in solving crimes.

  • the use of accounting skills to investigate fraud or embezzlement and to analyze financial information for use in legal proceedings

    Example

    The company hired a forensic accountant to investigate the financial irregularities.

  • forensic linguistics

    the study of language and its use in legal contexts

    Example

    Forensic linguistics can help determine the authorship of a document.

Origins of forensic

from Latin 'forensis', meaning 'of a forum'

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Summary: forensic in Brief

The term 'forensic' [fəˈrenzik] refers to the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime, as well as to courts of law or public debate. It is often used in phrases like 'forensic science,' 'forensic accounting,' and 'forensic linguistics.' Forensic evidence is commonly used in legal proceedings to solve crimes.

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