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Polygraph in Visual Dictionary with Synonyms & in Context

Definition of Polygraph in visual dictionary together with synonyms and in real context for GRE candidates and advanced ESL learners. All of the synonyms are also carefully illustrated.

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.grɑːf/ US /ˈpɑː.lɪ.græf/ (noun)

Definition

a special machine as a lie detector used to monitor significant physiological changes in a person such as heartbeat, breathing or pulse changes to determine whether the person is lying or not, lie detector, tester, recorder

a test using a polygraph or lie detector

Example

A polygraph, popularly referred to as a lie detector test, is a device or procedure that measures and records several physiological indicators such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while a person is asked and answers a series of questions.

Source of example: https://en.wikipedia.org/

Parts of speech

Adjective: polygraphic

Adverb: polygraphically


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