crime science

noun

The study of crime in order to find ways to prevent it.

Meanings

nouncrime science (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecriminologyThe study of crime in order to find ways to prevent it.

    Synonyms: criminal science

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe study of crime in order to find ways to prevent it.

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APA

crime science. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crime%20science

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“crime science.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crime%20science. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “crime science,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crime%20science.

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