English Explanatory Dictionary

CSI effect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The phenomenon in which the exaggerated portrayal of forensic science on crime television shows influences public perception, and especially, jurors' behaviour regarding forensic evidence in criminal trials.

Word forms

CSI effect CSI effects

Etymology

Referring to the impact of the series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation on public perception of forensic science.

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