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fo·ren·sics
(fə-rĕn′sĭks, -zĭks)n. (used with a sing. verb)
1. The art or study of formal debate; argumentation.
2. The use of science and technology to investigate and establish facts in criminal or civil courts of law.
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forensics
(fəˈrɛnsɪks)n
(Education) (functioning as singular or plural) the art or study of formal debating
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forensics
the art and study of argumentation and formal debate. — forensic, adj.
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Noun | 1. | forensics - scientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes police investigation, police work - the investigation of criminal activities |
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forensics
nounThe presentation of an argument or arguments:
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forensics
n sing (= science) → Kriminaltechnik f; (= medicine) → Gerichtsmedizin f; (= police department) → Spurensicherung f
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