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crim⋅i⋅nal⋅is⋅tics

[krim-uh-nl-is-tiks]

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–noun (used with a singular verb

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1.	the scientific study and evaluation of physical evidence in the commission of crimes.

2.	the science dealing with the detection of crime and the apprehension of criminals.

Origin:
1945–50; criminalist + -ics

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crim·i·nal·ist (krĭm'ə-nə-lĭst)

n. A specialist in the collection and examination of the physical evidence of crime.
crim'i·nal·is'tics n.

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Main Entry: crim·i·nal·is·tics
Pronunciation: "kri-m&-n&-'lis-tiks
Function: noun plural but singular in construction
: application of scientific techniques in collecting and analyzing physical evidence in criminal cases

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