Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index C criminalistics: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: crim•i•nal•is•tics Pronunciation: (krim"u-nl-is'tiks), [key] — n. (used with a sing. v.) the scientific study and evaluation of physical evidence in the commission of crimes. the science dealing with the detection of crime and the apprehension of criminals. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. criminalist criminality TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: quisling Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language