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forensics

[ fuh-ren-siks, -ziks ]

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noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

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.
Forensics. a branch, department, lab, etc., employing professionals skilled in forensic science:
The stained garments were sent to forensics for analysis.
the art or study of argumentation and formal debate:
His prowess at cogent and engaging persuasion comes from his training in classical forensics.

adjective

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.
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

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noun

functioning as singular or plural the art or study of formal debating

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Word History and Origins

Origin of forensics¹

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

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Robert Maher, an audio forensics expert at Montana State University, said towards the start of the footage one firearm is discharged about 43m away from the mobile phone.

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He denied it was "anything to do with the forensics that would be found on them".

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The place is now crawling with police officers, federal investigators and forensics teams in dust overalls.

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The use of familial DNA search is not the only advancement in forensics, says Jo, the sample size needed to get a full DNA profile has also changed dramatically.

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Police are also using forensics to track stolen sheep, while Cumbrian sheep and beef farmer Pip Simpson has trialled coded microdots on the sheep's fleece to brand his sheep.

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