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polygraph

/ˈpɒlɪɡrɑːf/ noun · British & US
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What does polygraph mean?

noun

A device for detecting deception by measuring physiological responses such as heart rate and blood pressure, or a written record of such responses. A written instrument for recording multiple lines of writing at once.

Example

"The polygraph was used to investigate the suspect's alibi."

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