Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crime-scene
noun
/kraɪm siːn/
Definition
A crime-scene is the location where a crime has taken place.
Examples
- The police cordoned off the crime-scene to preserve evidence.
- Invest investigators carefully analyzed the crime-scene for any clues.
- Witnesses often provide vital information about what they saw at the crime-scene.
Meaning
It refers to the physical area where an illegal act occurred, and it is often investigated by law enforcement to gather evidence.
Synonyms
- scene of the crime
- crime site
- criminal scene
