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forensics

[ fuh-ren-siks, -ziks ]

noun

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

/ əˈɛԲɪ /

noun

  1. functioning as singular or plural the art or study of formal debating
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of forensics1

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

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She also found that there were missed investigative opportunities in areas such as forensics, fingerprints and palm prints and witness inquiries.

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Those plans include scrapping the Royal Parks police and Safer Schools officers, along with cuts to forensics and mounted police, and potentially taking firearms off the Flying Squad.

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Robert Maher, an audio forensics expert at Montana State University, said towards the start of the footage one firearm is discharged about 43m away from the mobile phone.

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He denied it was "anything to do with the forensics that would be found on them".

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The place is now crawling with police officers, federal investigators and forensics teams in dust overalls.

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