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forensic science

American

[fuh-ren-sik sahy-uhns, -zik] / fəˈrɛn sɪk ˈsaɪ əns, -zɪk /

noun

the professional discipline of scientifically analyzing crime evidence, especially physical evidence.

All of these consultants have at least a bachelor’s degree in their scientific field, and have completed extensive training related to forensic science and crime scene investigation.

Etymology

Origin of forensic science

First recorded in 1890–95

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Biological attribution has also come along, largely due to the FBI Laboratory—the central forensic science unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation—which investigates biological incidents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

A Greater Manchester Police said Traynor's conviction followed "advances in forensic science that allowed evidence from 1992 to be re‑examined".

From BBC ● May 8, 2026

She hopes to pursue a career in forensic science, as either a crime scene or crime lab analyst.

From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026

Still, examples like this remain uncommon in forensic science.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 6, 2026

Bertillon’s work represented the beginning of forensic science.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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