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forensic

Syllabification: (fo·ren·sic)

Pronunciation: /fəˈrenzik, -sik/

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Definition of forensic

adjective

of, relating to, or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime:forensic evidence
of or relating to courts of law.

noun

(forensics)

scientific tests or techniques used in connection with the detection of crime.
(also forensic) [treated as singular or plural] informal a laboratory or department responsible for tests used in detection of crime.