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pol·y·graph

(pŏl′ē-grăf′)

An instrument that measures the physiological responses of an individual to questions from an examiner who interprets the results as indicating the likelihood that the individual is telling or not telling the truth in giving the answers.

tr.v. pol·y·graphed, pol·y·graph·ing, pol·y·graphs

To test (a criminal suspect, for example) with a polygraph.

po·lyg′ra·pher (pə-lĭg′rə-fər), po·lyg′ra·phist (-fĭst) n.

pol′y·graph′ic adj.

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polygraph

(ˈpɒlɪˌɡrɑːf; -ˌɡræf)

1. (Medicine) an instrument for the simultaneous electrical or mechanical recording of several involuntary physiological activities, including blood pressure, skin resistivity, pulse rate, respiration, and sweating, used esp as a would-be lie detector

2. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a device for producing copies of written, printed, or drawn matter

[C18: from Greek polugraphos writing copiously]

polygraphic adj

ˌpolyˈgraphically adv

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pol•y•graph

(ˈpɒl ɪˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf)

n.

1. an instrument for receiving and recording simultaneously tracings of variations in certain body activities.

2. lie detector.

3. a test using a lie detector.

v.t.

4. to test (a person) with a polygraph.

[1795–1805; < Greek polýgraphos writing much. See poly-, -graph]

pol`y•graph′ic (-ˈgræf ɪk) adj.

polygraph

a lie detecting device. — polygrapher, polygraphist, n. — polygraphic, adj.

polygraph

[ˈpɒlɪgrɑːf] N → polígrafo m, detector m de mentiras

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polygraph

[ˈpɒligrɑːf] n → détecteur m de mensonges polygraph testpolygraph test n → test m au détecteur de mensonges

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polygraph

n (US: = lie detector) → Lügendetektor m

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polygraph

[ˈpɒlɪˌgrɑːf] n → macchina della verità

pol·y·graph

n. polígrafo, instrumento para obtener diversas pulsaciones arteriales y venosas simultáneamente.

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All job applicants at Publix are told there is a possibility they could be polygraphed. "It's interesting to note,' Ruth says, "that when people know there's a good chance of their being questioned concerning theft or drug use, they are usually pretty honest and open.'