forensic science

American  

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

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of forensic science

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The forensic science graduate says he's been struggling to find a new job for about six months.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The proposal, inspired by how forensic science weighs evidence found at crime scenes, offers researchers a consistent way to communicate how confident they are that microplastic has actually been detected.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

The project, supported by Research Ireland and Maynooth University, was recently published in a leading forensic science journal and represents a major step forward for global policing and criminal investigation.

From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2025

In the search for the Mona Lisa, Louis Lépine was partnered with Alphonse Bertillon, a pioneer in this new field of forensic science.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day