polygraph
- Noun. A device which measures and records several physiological variables such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiration and skin conductivity while a series of questions is being asked to a subject, in an attempt to detect lies.
- Noun. (dated) An mechanical instrument for multiplying copies of a writing, resembling multiple pantographs.
- Noun. (archaic) A collection of different works, either by one or several authors.
- Verb. To administer a polygraph test.
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