Polygraph

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːˌliːɡˌræf/

Polygraph (noun)

  1. a machine that measures body responses to check if someone is lying.
  2. an old device used to make copies of written documents.

Examples

  • The polygraph indicated that the suspect was telling the truth.
  • She was nervous about taking the polygraph test.

Common collocations: take a polygraph, polygraph test, pass the polygraph, operate a polygraph, polygraph machine

Synonyms of Polygraph

Formal

Neutral