FORENSIC | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Forensic

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

mid 17th century: from Latin forensis ‘in open court, public’, from forum (see forum)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: fəˈrɛnzɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime

Short Definition:

relating to application of scientific methods to investigation of crime

Examples:
  • they are looking for forensic evidence
  • forensic experts are still running tests on the phone
  • a forensic autopsy will be conducted
Definition:

relating to courts of law

Short Definition:

relating to courts of law

Examples:
  • his forensic and intellectual acumen
  • these principles should be considered to be forensic best practice

Word: Forensic

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: fəˈrɛnzɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

scientific tests or techniques used in connection with the detection of crime.

Short Definition:

forensic tests or techniques

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