noun
Uncommon
forensics
fuh-REHN-zihks
Forensics (noun) means the scientific methods used to investigate crimes and gather evidence for legal cases. Example: “The forensics team spent hours dusting the crime scene for fingerprints.”
noun
1
The scientific methods used to investigate crimes and gather evidence for legal cases.
"The forensics team spent hours dusting the crime scene for fingerprints."
"Digital forensics can recover deleted files from a hard drive."
2
The skill or practice of formal argument and debate.
"She joined the college forensics team to sharpen her debating skills."
How to use forensics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually means the scientific side of crime investigation — analysing evidence like DNA, blood, or fingerprints — though it can also mean formal debate.
Common pairings
forensics team
forensics lab
digital forensics
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What does “forensics” mean?
The word “forensics” means the scientific methods used to investigate crimes and gather evidence for legal cases. In plain terms, usually means the scientific side of crime investigation — analysing evidence like DNA, blood, or fingerprints — though it can also mean formal debate.
How do you pronounce “forensics”?
“Forensics” is pronounced fuh-REHN-zihks (/fəˈɹɛn.zɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “forensics” in a sentence?
Here is “forensics” used in a sentence: “The forensics team spent hours dusting the crime scene for fingerprints.”
What part of speech is “forensics”?
“Forensics” is a noun.
Is “forensics” a common word?
“Forensics” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “forensics” have?
“Forensics” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the scientific methods used to investigate crimes and gather evidence for legal cases.
