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forensics

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fəˈrɛnsɪks/ · UK /fəˈrensɪks/

forensics means: The use of science to examine evidence and help solve crimes.

noun

CRIME SCIENCEC1

The use of science to examine evidence and help solve crimes.

  • She studies forensics at university.
  • Forensics linked the suspect to the stolen car.
  • Digital forensics revealed when the files were deleted.

Similar words: forensic science

Common phrases: digital forensics, study forensics, forensics laboratory

FORMAL DEBATEC2

The study and practice of speaking and arguing effectively in organized debates.

  • She joined the school's forensics team.
  • Studying forensics helped him speak more confidently in debates.
  • Our students won three prizes at the forensics tournament.

Similar words: rhetoric, debate studies

Common phrases: study forensics, a forensics team, a forensics tournament

DEBATE CLUBC2

A school club where students practise public speaking and take part in debates.

  • She joined forensics at school.
  • Our forensics club meets every Tuesday.
  • Forensics helped him become a confident speaker.

Similar words: debate club

Common phrases: forensics club, join forensics, school forensics

Questions about forensics

What does forensics mean?

The use of science to examine evidence and help solve crimes.

What is forensics in other languages?

Türkçe: adli bilimler · Español: ciencia forense · Français: criminalistique · Deutsch: Forensik · Italiano: scienze forensi · 日本語: 法科学

How do you pronounce forensics?

In American English /fəˈrɛnsɪks/; in British English /fəˈrensɪks/.

How do you use forensics in a sentence?

She studies forensics at university. Forensics linked the suspect to the stolen car.

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