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

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

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

Pronunciation (IPA): /fəˈrenzɪk/

Korean meaning: 범죄 수사에 과학적 방법과 기술을 적용하는 것과 관련된

Korean pronunciation: 퍼**렌**직

Example Sentences

  • The forensic accountant discovered that the company's CEO had been embezzling money through fake invoices.
  • My mom uses forensic-level investigation skills to figure out who ate the last piece of cake.
  • The forensic team worked through the night to process all the evidence from the burglary.

forensic

ADJECTIVE

//fəˈrenzɪk//

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

forensic concept
💡 Concept

An investigator dusts powder to reveal a hidden fingerprint.

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forensic rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

"Forensic clues are never a gimmick — every trace tells a story, almost cinematic."

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/fəˈrenzɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/fəˈrenzɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rootforens
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Origin

From Latin 'forensis' meaning 'of or belonging to the forum,' derived from 'forum' (public place or court). The term evolved to refer to legal proceedings and later to scientific investigation methods used in courts.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The forensic accountant discovered that the company's CEO had been embezzling money through fake invoices.

😄 Fun example

My mom uses forensic-level investigation skills to figure out who ate the last piece of cake.

The forensic team worked through the night to process all the evidence from the burglary.

She applied her forensic psychology training to understand the criminal's mindset.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

investigativescientificanalyticalcriminallegal

Antonyms

superficialunscientific

Related

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