forensic

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Relating to the use of science to investigate crimes and provide evidence in court.

   Forensic experts examined the fingerprints found at the scene.

2. 2
   adj

   Extremely careful, precise and detailed in examining something.

   The journalist gave a forensic analysis of the company's accounts.

From Latin forēnsis (“of the forum, public”) + -ic, from forum (“forum, marketplace”).

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