forensic
gb/fɚˈɛnsɪk/ us/fɚˈɛnsɪk/
B2
English
~ 8200
törvényszéki, igazságügyi, kriminalisztikai, retorikai, jogi érvelési, törvényszéki szónoki, aprólékos, részletekbe menő, tüzetes
B2
TECHNICAL
1
Usage pattern:
forensic [noun]
The prosecutor relied heavily on forensic evidence from the crime scene.
Az ügyész nagyban támaszkodott a bűncselekmény helyszínéről származó törvényszéki bizonyítékokra.
Advances in forensic DNA analysis have helped solve many old cases.
Az igazságügyi DNS-elemzés fejlődése sok régi ügy felderítésében segített.
A team of forensic scientists examined the laptop for traces of malware.
The body was sent for a full forensic examination to determine the cause of death.
She specializes in forensic toxicology, testing samples for traces of poison or drugs.
Learner examples
The police used forensic tests to find the killer.
A rendőrség kriminalisztikai vizsgálatokat végzett, hogy megtalálja a gyilkost.
Forensic evidence showed that the man was at the crime scene.
A törvényszéki bizonyítékok igazolták, hogy a férfi a bűncselekmény helyszínén volt.
He wants to study forensic science at university.
A forensic expert looked at the fingerprints on the gun.
They sent the blood to a forensic lab.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "forensic" means "violent" or "about crime" in general. It specifically refers to scientific or technical methods used to investigate crime and provide evidence in legal cases. Another mistake is using it as a noun (e.g. *"He is a forensic"*); you should say *"He is a forensic scientist"* or *"He works in forensics"*.
Meaning
relating to scientific crime investigation
Collocations
forensic evidence
|forensic science
|forensic investigation
|forensic lab
|forensic report
|forensic scientist
Synonyms
criminalistic (A technical term in criminology; less common and less general than "forensic".)
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medico-legal (Used mainly for medical work connected to law (e.g. autopsies), not all types of forensic science.)
Antonyms
non-scientific (Describes methods or opinions that are not based on systematic scientific investigation.)
Themes
law
|science
|crime
Definition
Describing scientific work that helps the police or courts understand a crime, such as testing blood, DNA, or other evidence.
Relating to the use of scientific or technical methods to investigate crimes and examine evidence for use in a court of law.
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
forensic [noun]
Her forensic skills were evident as she calmly dismantled the witness's testimony.
Jogi érvelőkészsége nyilvánvaló volt, ahogy higgadtan ízekre szedte a tanú vallomását.
The competition is designed to develop students' forensic abilities in public debate.
A verseny célja, hogy fejlessze a diákok retorikai képességeit a nyilvános vitákban.
He delivered a powerful forensic speech that persuaded the jury.
The course focuses on forensic rhetoric and the techniques of courtroom persuasion.
Classical scholars often study Cicero's forensic orations alongside his political writings.
Learner examples
The lawyer used strong forensic arguments in court.
Az ügyvéd erős jogi érveket hozott fel a bíróságon.
She took a class to improve her forensic speaking skills.
Egy kurzusra járt, hogy fejlessze retorikai beszédkészségét.
The students practiced forensic debate in front of a judge.
His forensic style is clear and very logical.
The book explains the history of forensic oratory in ancient Rome.
Common mistake:
Learners often know only the "scientific crime" meaning and do not realize that "forensic" can also refer to courtroom speaking and legal argument. In this sense it collocates with words like "skills", "debate", "oratory", and not with "DNA" or "lab".
Meaning
relating to legal argument or courts
Collocations
forensic skills
|forensic oratory
|forensic rhetoric
|forensic debate
|forensic style
Synonyms
legal (General word for anything connected to law; does not specifically emphasize argument or courtroom speaking the way "forensic" can.)
Antonyms
extra-legal (Describes actions or discussions that take place outside the formal legal or court system.)
Themes
law
|communication
Definition
Describing things that are about a court of law or about speaking and arguing in a legal setting.
Relating to courts of law, formal legal proceedings, or the skills of arguing cases in public or in court.
C1
3
Usage pattern:
forensic [noun]
The report offers a forensic analysis of the company’s financial collapse.
A jelentés rendkívül alapos elemzést nyújt a vállalat pénzügyi összeomlásáról.
Journalists carried out a forensic examination of the candidate’s public statements.
Az újságírók részletekbe menő vizsgálatot végeztek a jelölt nyilvános kijelentéseiről.
Her book provides a forensic breakdown of how the deal was negotiated.
Critics praised the documentary for its forensic approach to the scandal.
The coach gave a forensic review of the team’s performance after the match.
Learner examples
The article gives a forensic analysis of the problem.
A cikk rendkívül alapos elemzést ad a problémáról.
He wrote a forensic report on how the project failed.
Aprólékos jelentést írt arról, hogyan vallott kudarcot a projekt.
The journalist made a forensic study of the emails.
They did a forensic review of all the data.
The book is a forensic look at modern politics.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think that this meaning must always be connected to crime or police work. Here, "forensic" is often used more generally to mean "very detailed and careful", especially about numbers, texts, or behavior, even when no crime is involved.
Meaning
extremely detailed, analytical examination
Collocations
forensic analysis
|forensic detail
|forensic examination
|forensic review
|forensic breakdown
Synonyms
meticulous (Focuses on strong attention to small details; does not always suggest the investigative or quasi-scientific tone of "forensic".)
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forensically detailed (A derived phrase that emphasizes an even stronger level of exhaustive detail.)
Antonyms
superficial (Describes analysis or thinking that is shallow and not detailed.)
Themes
analysis
|communication
|business
|science
|work
Definition
Very careful and detailed in looking at facts, numbers, or actions, almost like a scientist or detective.
Very detailed, precise, and systematic in examining or analyzing information, often in a way similar to scientific or legal investigation, even outside crime or law.
Grammar
Dictionary form
forensic
IPA
GB/fɚˈɛnsɪk/
US/fɚˈɛnsɪk/
Syllables & stress
forensic (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (forensic)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: forensic
Word family
Core family
forensics
noun
forensically
adverb
Expressions
forensic accounting
1/fɚˈɛnsɪk əkˈaʊntɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
investigative analysis of finances
A type of accounting where experts carefully check money records to find cheating, theft, or other financial crimes.
Examples
- The firm hired a specialist in forensic accounting to review the suspicious transactions.
- Forensic accounting uncovered a long-running embezzlement scheme.
- He teaches a course on forensic accounting and financial fraud detection.
forensic analysis
1/fɚˈɛnsɪk ænˈælɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
very detailed, systematic analysis
A very careful and detailed study of something, often using special tools or methods, to find clear facts.
Examples
- A forensic analysis of the hard drive showed that files had been deleted.
- The article provides a forensic analysis of the election results.
- They ordered a forensic analysis of the building materials after the collapse.
forensic evidence
1/fɚˈɛnsɪk ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase
technical
scientific proof used in court
Evidence like blood, hair, or digital data that is tested by scientists and then used in a court case.
Examples
- The jury found the forensic evidence more persuasive than the eyewitness accounts.
- New forensic evidence led to the release of the wrongly convicted man.
- Without forensic evidence, the case would have been difficult to prove.
forensic examination
1/fɚˈɛnsɪk ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
scientific inspection of evidence
A careful, scientific check of something, like a body, phone, or car, to find facts for a crime or legal case.
Examples
- The phone is currently undergoing forensic examination by digital experts.
- A forensic examination of the vehicle revealed traces of accelerant.
- The judge ordered a forensic examination of the original contracts.
forensic expert
1/fɚˈɛnsɪk ˈɛkspɚt/
fixed phrase
technical
specialist in forensic methods
A person who knows a lot about forensic work and can explain evidence in court.
Examples
- A forensic expert explained the DNA results to the jury.
- The police called in a digital forensic expert to examine the servers.
- As a forensic expert, she often has to testify in high-profile cases.
forensic investigation
1/fɚˈɛnsɪk ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
scientific investigation of a case
An investigation that uses scientific tests and careful methods to find facts for a legal case.
Examples
- Police launched a full forensic investigation after the suspicious fire.
- The company ordered a forensic investigation into the data breach.
- A forensic investigation revealed that the documents had been altered.
forensic laboratory
1/fɚˈɛnsɪk lˈæbɹətˌɔɹi/
fixed phrase
technical
laboratory for testing crime evidence
A special lab where experts test evidence from crimes, like blood, fibers, or computer data.
Examples
- The samples were sent to a forensic laboratory for DNA testing.
- She works in a government forensic laboratory analyzing trace evidence.
- Backlogs at the forensic laboratory delayed many criminal trials.
forensic psychology
1/fɚˈɛnsɪk saɪkˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
technical
psychology applied in legal settings
A field where psychologists work with the law, for example by testing defendants, helping with jury selection, or studying criminal behavior.
Examples
- She is doing a master’s degree in forensic psychology.
- Forensic psychology can help courts decide if a defendant is fit to stand trial.
- The documentary explores how forensic psychology is used to profile serial offenders.
forensic report
1/fɚˈɛnsɪk ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
technical
written findings from forensic work
A written paper where forensic experts explain what they found when they tested evidence.
Examples
- The forensic report concluded that the fingerprints were a match.
- Defense lawyers challenged several points in the forensic report.
- According to the forensic report, the fire started in the basement.
forensic science
1/fɚˈɛnsɪk sˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
technical
scientific study for legal evidence
The area of science that studies and tests evidence, such as blood or fingerprints, to help the police and courts.
Examples
- She is studying forensic science because she wants to work in a crime lab.
- Forensic science has become central to solving complex criminal cases.
- The university recently opened a new forensic science program.
forensic scientist
1/fɚˈɛnsɪk sˈaɪəntɪst/
fixed phrase
technical
scientist who examines legal evidence
A scientist whose job is to test and study evidence from crimes for the police or courts.
Examples
- The forensic scientist testified about the fingerprint match.
- As a forensic scientist, she specializes in bloodstain pattern analysis.
- Forensic scientists must follow strict procedures to keep evidence clean and safe.
forensic pathology
1/fɚˈɛnsɪk pəθˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
technical
medical study of deaths for law
A special field of medicine where doctors study dead bodies to find out how and why a person died for legal reasons.
Examples
- He chose to specialize in forensic pathology after working with the coroner.
- He completed his training in forensic pathology and now performs autopsies for the state.
- Forensic pathology findings were presented as evidence in the trial.
- Forensic pathology helped determine that the victim died of poisoning.
- The show focuses on a team of experts in forensic pathology.
- The report from forensic pathology contradicted the initial assumptions about the death.