forensic

Using science to examine evidence and find out what happened in a crime.

• Police collected forensic evidence.
• A forensic scientist examined the blood samples.
• The forensic report linked him to the crime.

Common phrases: forensic evidence, forensic analysis, forensic scientist

Examining every small detail with great care.

• She examined the figures with forensic care.
• His forensic account exposed several gaps in the story.
• The journalist subjected every claim to forensic scrutiny.

Similar words: meticulous, thorough, painstaking

Opposites: superficial

Common phrases: forensic scrutiny, forensic detail, forensic examination

Concerning disabilities or related care where there is a risk of criminal behaviour.

• She works in forensic disability services.
• The forensic learning disability team assessed his needs.
• He received care in a forensic disability unit.

Common phrases: forensic learning disability, forensic disability services