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Definition of Polygraph

Polygraph An instrument for multiplying copies of a writing; a manifold writer; a copying machine. In bibliography, a collection of different works, either by one or several authors. An instrument for detecting deceptive statements by a subject, by measuring several physiological states of the subject, such as pulse, heartbeat, and sweating. The instrument records these parameters on a strip of paper while the subject is asked questions designed to elicit emotional responses when the subject tries to deceive the interrogator. Also called lie detector Related Definitions: Also, An, And, As, Asked, Bibliography, By, Called, Collection, Copies, Copying, Deceive, Deceptive, Designed, Detecting, Detector, Different, Either, Elicit, Emotional, For, In, Instrument, Interrogator, Is, Lie, Machine, Manifold, Measuring, Multiplying, Of, On, One, Or, Paper, Physiological, Pulse, Several, Strip, Subject, Such, Sweating, The, These, To, When, While, Writer, Writing

Polygraph Quotations I'm not sure. I did not set it up. I have never done a polygraph test in my life. I didn't know what to expect. I was just there to answer the questions that they put in front of me. Rafael Palmeiro The U.S. is, so far as I know, the only nation which places such extensive reliance on the polygraph. It has gotten us into a lot of trouble. Aldrich Ames The FBI, to its credit in a self-serving sort of way, rejects the routine use of the polygraph on its own people. Aldrich Ames After reviewing the polygraph charts in private, the polygraph examiner told me that I had passed and that he believed I had nothing to do with the anthrax letters. Steven Hatfill I am not opposed to the limited use of polygraphs in a case where a person is suspected of wrongdoing. But widespread use of the polygraph as a screening tool goes far beyond what is acceptable. Jeff Bingaman

Polygraph Translations polygraph in German is Polygraph

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