forensics

/fəˈrɛnsɪks/
noun
  1. The use of scientific methods to investigate crimes and examine evidence.
    • The detective relied on forensics to find fingerprints at the crime scene.
    • She studied forensics in college to help solve criminal cases.
    • Modern forensics can analyze DNA from a single strand of hair.
  2. The study or practice of formal debate and argumentation.
    • Forensics teaches students how to build logical arguments and rebut opposing views.
    • He joined the forensics club to improve his public speaking skills.
    • The school's forensics team won the regional debate championship.
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