forensic
adjective/fəˈrɛnzɪk/
Frequency rank: #5,672 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the use of scientific methods to investigate crimes or legal matters.
Example sentence
The detective relied on forensic evidence to solve the mysterious crime.
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