polygraph

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument used to record and interpret physiological responses, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and sweat gland activity, for determining deception or truth in response to a series of questions.

  - "The polygraph test revealed no signs of deception."
  - "John was nervous as he prepared for the polygraph examination."
  - "The results of the polygraph test were inconclusive."

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Synonyms

autopen , manifold writer , lie detector

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with polygraph
bellyflop , heliotrope , polycope , strophe

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Variants

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polygraph , polygraphic , polygraphs

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'poly' (many) and 'graph' (to write).

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Trivia

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1. The first polygraph was invented in 1895 by Leonarde Keeler.

2. Polygraph tests can be used to detect stress, anxiety, and other emotional states, not just lying.

3. Some countries, such as Russia and China, do not use polygraph tests in their criminal investigations.

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Related Concepts

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1. lie detector test: Another term for a polygraph test, which measures physiological responses to determine if a person is lying.

2. polygraphy: The practice of using a polygraph to measure physiological responses to determine truthfulness.

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Culture

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The polygraph has been used extensively in criminal investigations and employment screenings to determine truthfulness. Its use has been a subject of controversy due to concerns about accuracy and invasion of privacy. In popular culture, the polygraph is often portrayed in movies and TV shows as a tool for uncovering secrets.

How to Memorize "polygraph"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a machine with multiple charts and graphs recording various physiological responses.
   - Visualize the process of taking a polygraph test, including the preparation and the questioning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'polygraph' with the idea of truthfulness.
   - Think of the polygraph as a tool for detecting lies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym POLYGRAPH to remember the different physiological responses measured by the polygraph: Pulse, Blood pressure, Sweat, Breathing, and Galvanic skin response.

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