Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

CSI

acronym

/ˈsiːˌɛsˈaɪ/

Definition

CSI stands for Crime Scene Investigation, a field of forensic science focused on the examination and analysis of physical evidence found at crime scenes.

Examples

The CSI team analyzed the fingerprints found at the scene.
After the crime, the CSI professionals collected various specimens for examination.
In the TV series CSI, the characters use advanced technology to uncover the truth.

Meaning

In popular culture, CSI often refers to the television series that dramatizes the work of forensic scientists and investigators as they solve crimes based on scientific evidence.