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forensics

/fɔːrˈɛnɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does forensics mean?

noun

The application of scientific principles and techniques to the investigation of crimes, or the study of the application of scientific principles and techniques to the investigation of crimes.

Example

"The forensic team used DNA analysis to identify the suspect in the crime."

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