forensics

[fuh-ren-siks, -ziks]

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. forensic science.

   For graduates in analytical chemistry, opportunities exist not only in the pharma sector but also in areas such as forensics and food processing.

   If we’ve been hacked, we’re going to need someone with experience in computer forensics and cybersecurity.

2. null Forensics a branch, department, lab, etc., employing professionals skilled in forensic science.

   The stained garments were sent to forensics for analysis.

3. the art or study of argumentation and formal debate.

   His prowess at cogent and engaging persuasion comes from his training in classical forensics.

adjective

1. relating to, trained in, or making use of forensic science.

   She works in the forensics lab of a police department.

   A forensics expert determined that the marks were not made by teeth.

2. of or relating to the art or study of argumentation and formal debate.

   In our forensics program, students learn to speak with knowledge, grace, eloquence, respect, and winsomeness.

forensics

/ fəˈrɛnsɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular or plural) the art or study of formal debating

Word History and Origins

Origin of forensics¹

First recorded in 1840–45; plural of forensic ( def. ); -ics ( def. )

Example Sentences

Further shipments were then intercepted and officers used forensics on the packages to identify two men.

From BBC

She says that listening to evidence in court that later secured Tobin's guilty verdict led her to a career teaching forensics at the same college.

From BBC

“It’s just complete disbelief,” said Cain, 48, who works in forensics and had come to appreciate Kirk and his style of debating political issues.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Bane has used his rights under the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution - which prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures - to block a forensics team from searching his yacht.

From BBC

She announced a National Centre of Policing to bring together support services for local forces, including national IT systems, shared police helicopters and a centralised forensics service.

From BBC