polygraph

  1. 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.
  2. Noun.  (dated) An mechanical instrument for multiplying copies of a writing, resembling multiple pantographs.
  3. Noun.  (archaic) A collection of different works, either by one or several authors.
  4. Verb.  To administer a polygraph test.

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