polygraph

  • 21polygraph — pol•y•graph [[t]ˈpɒl ɪˌgræf, ˌgrɑf[/t]] n. 1) med an instrument for receiving and recording simultaneously tracings of variations in certain body activities 2) cvb med lie detector 3) cvb med a test using a lie detector 4) cvb med to test (a… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 22Polygraph examiner — A polygraph examiner is a proficient user of the polygraph or lie detector. As a rule, a polygraph examiner is a specialist who has graduated from a Polygraph School, accredited by American Polygraph Association and completed not less than two… …

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  • 23polygraph — noun Date: 1871 an instrument for recording variations of several different pulsations (as of physiological variables) simultaneously compare lie detector • polygraphic adjective …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 24Polygraph — Détecteur de mensonge Pour les articles homonymes, voir Polygraphe. Un détecteur de mensonge(s) ou polygraphe est un ensemble d appareils qui mesurent les réactions psychophysiologiques d un individu pendant qu on l interroge, afin de déterminer… …

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  • 25polygraph — 1. An instrument to obtain simultaneous tracings from several different sources; e.g., radial and jugular pulse, apex beat of the heart, phonocardiogram, electrocardiogram. The ECG is nearly always included for timing. 2. An instrument for …

    Medical dictionary

  • 26Polygraph — Po|ly|graph 〈m.; Gen.: en, Pl.: en; DDR〉 = Polygraf …

    Lexikalische Deutsches Wörterbuch

  • 27polygraph — pol|y|graph [ pali,græf ] noun count TECHNICAL a LIE DETECTOR …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 28polygraph — instrument for measuring small changes in pulse and respiration Scientific Instruments …

    Phrontistery dictionary

  • 29polygraph — pÉ‘lɪgræf / pÉ’lɪgrɑːf n. lie detector, machine that can detect and record physiological changes that occur when a person is not telling the truth n. machine for duplicating, copying machine; productive writer, prolific writer …

    English contemporary dictionary

  • 30polygraph — noun a machine designed to record changes in a person s physiological characteristics, such as pulse and breathing rates, used especially as a lie detector. Derivatives polygraphic adjective …

    English new terms dictionary