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forensically

/fəˈrɛn.zɪk.li/
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Adjective:forensic
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• adverb

1

By means of scientific methods and techniques used to investigate crimes or examine physical and digital evidence.

Example

"The lab technicians examined the recovered hard drive forensically to trace the origin of the cyberattack."


2

In a meticulous, incisive, and highly analytical manner.

Example

"The auditor went through the company's financial records forensically to uncover any hidden discrepancies."


3

In a way that relates to courts of law, legal proceedings, or formal public debate.

Example

"The students were trained to argue their cases forensically in the national mock trial competition."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'forensic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally', ultimately deriving from the Latin 'forensis' ('of the forum or public marketplace'), where Roman courts of law and public debates were held.

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