forensics
fəˈrɛnsɪks
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Definition of forensics - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
crime investigationTECH.scientific methods used to investigate crimesTECH.
  • Forensics helped solve the mystery of the missing jewels.
criminology
2.
debateTECH.USstudy of formal debate and rhetoricTECH.US
  • She excelled in forensics during her college years.
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Expressions with forensics

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study of digital data to find evidence
Cyber forensics helped solve the hacking case.
investigation of digital data to find evidence
The company hired experts in data forensics to investigate the security breach.
investigation of cybercrimes through digital evidence
Digital forensics helped trace the hacker's activities.
field analyzing sound recordings for legal evidence
Audio forensics helped solve the criminal case.

Origin of forensics

Latin, forensis (public debate)

Terms with forensics included in their meaning

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mark on a surface caused by blood
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forensic analysis to identify individuals
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analysis of DNA to identify individuals
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application of scientific methods to solve crimes
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unique DNA pattern used for identification
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technique to identify individuals using DNA patterns
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specialist in identifying fingerprints for investigations
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very small physical material used to link people or places to events

Examples of forensics in a sentence

  • Advancements in forensics have improved crime-solving rates.
  • Forensics taught him valuable skills in argumentation.
  • The university offers a renowned forensics program.

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  1. French:criminalistique, art oratoire, ...
  2. German:Forensik, Rhetorik, ...
  3. Italian:scienza forense, retorica, ...
  4. Spanish:criminalística, debate, ...
  5. Portuguese:ciência forense, oratória, ...
  6. Chinese:法证, 辩论学, ...
  7. Japanese:法医学, フォレンジクス, ...
  8. Arabic:الأدِلّة الجِنائية, فن المناظرة, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲקִירָה פָּרָנְסִית, פֻּרְנְסִיקָה, ...
  10. Russian:криминалистика, дебаты, ...
  11. Ukrainian:криміналістика, дебати, ...
  12. Hindi:फोरेंसिक विज्ञान, वाद-विवाद, ...
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