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polygraph Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈpɒliɡɹæf/

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Polygraph as a Noun

1

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 posed to a subject, in an attempt to detect deception.

2

A mechanical instrument for multiplying copies of a writing, resembling multiple pantographs.

3

A collection of different works, either by one or several authors.

4

A group of letters that represent a single phoneme.

5

Any group of letters treated as a single item.

6

An author who writes on many subjects.

7

A multidimensional directed graph.

Polygraph as a Verb

1

To administer a polygraph test to.

The FBI polygraphed the suspect but learned nothing because they already knew he was lying.

Polygraph in a Sentence

The FBI polygraphed the suspect but learned nothing because they already knew he was lying.

Word Forms & Grammar

polygraph (plural polygraphs)

polygraph (third-person singular simple present polygraphs, present participle polygraphing, simple past and past participle polygraphed)

Words That Rhyme With Polygraph

Origin of Polygraph

From poly- +‎ -graph.

Polygraph at a Glance

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈpɒliɡɹæf/
MeaningA device which measures and records several physiological variables such as blood pressure, heart rate…
Pluralpolygraphs
Verb formspolygraphs, polygraphing, polygraphed

Questions People Ask About Polygraph

Is polygraph a noun or a verb?

Polygraph is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of polygraph?

The plural of polygraph is polygraphs.

What is the past tense of polygraph?

The past tense of polygraph is polygraphed. The present participle is polygraphing.

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