Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preserve-evidence
verb
/prɪˈzɜrv ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definition
To maintain and protect items, data, or materials in their original state for future examination or analysis.
Examples
- It is crucial to preserve evidence from the crime scene to aid in the investigation.
- The team focused on how best to preserve evidence without contamination.
- Preserving evidence correctly can significantly impact the outcome of a case.
Meaning
The act of ensuring that evidence is kept intact and unaltered, so it can be reliably used in investigations, trials, or studies.
Synonyms
- maintain evidence
- retain evidence
- protect evidence
