Explore Polygraph through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Polygraph meaning
- 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.
- A mechanical instrument for multiplying copies of a writing, resembling multiple pantographs.
- A collection of different works, either by one or several authors.
Synonyms of Polygraph
Using Polygraph
- The main meaning on this page is: 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. | A mechanical instrument for multiplying copies of a writing, resembling multiple pantographs. | A collection of different works, either by one or several authors.
- Useful related words include: medical instrument.
- In the example corpus, polygraph often appears in combinations such as: polygraph test, the polygraph, polygraph tests.
Context around Polygraph
- Average sentence length in these examples: 26.6 words
- Position in the sentence: 8 start, 8 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Polygraph
- In this selection, "polygraph" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 26.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, police, conducts, american, test, tests and examinations stand out and add context to how "polygraph" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a full polygraph she failed and a polygraph is completed. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "polygraph" sits close to words such as abnormality, absenteeism and absorbent, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with polygraph
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
A polygraph is completed as a final piece of evidence. (10 words)
It was not and he submitted himself to polygraph testing,” he said. (12 words)
These are among the 24 non-physiological factors the Arther Method treats as instructive during polygraph tests. (17 words)
So, I sent him for a polygraph to see how he'd do before the police (who were now involved) did one — he failed so badly that the polygrapher called me to tell me to not let him anywhere near the police polygraph. (43 words)
As part of the ongoing investigation into the rape and murder of a junior woman doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday completed the polygraph test on the prime accused Sanjay Roy. (42 words)
It’s a wonder, then, that none of the suspects has been forced to take a polygraph test to determine who, among the select few in the war room, has broken the law by violating his vow of silence. (39 words)
Example sentences (20)
So, I sent him for a polygraph to see how he'd do before the police (who were now involved) did one — he failed so badly that the polygrapher called me to tell me to not let him anywhere near the police polygraph.
He only conducts polygraph examinations in accordance with procedures and protocols recognized by the American Polygraph Association and the American Association of Police Polygraphists.
At one point, the suit says Taylor sought counseling and she even took a polygraph test conducted by one of the country’s leading examiners, who used to lead the FBI’s polygraph program.
I also believe that the alleged “One Question” Polygraph she took was a full Polygraph she failed and they used a non in depth question w/o follow up to say she passed.
It also comes after the party conducted polygraph tests to try identify the councillors who voted, via secret ballot, to ensure Makwarela’s election as Tshwane mayor.
Specialty units including forensics, tactical units, level-four reconstruction teams, criminal investigation division, and polygraph examiners will also get incentives, Domingues said.
These are among the 24 non-physiological factors the Arther Method treats as instructive during polygraph tests.
A polygraph is completed as a final piece of evidence.
As Harry explained, lie detector - or polygraph - tests do not actually work as they only measure different physiological signs of arousal, like heart rate.
As part of the ongoing investigation into the rape and murder of a junior woman doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday completed the polygraph test on the prime accused Sanjay Roy.
Backster hooked a polygraph (lie detector) machine to a plant, sat near it and began thinking evil thoughts, like setting fire to the plant.
It’s a wonder, then, that none of the suspects has been forced to take a polygraph test to determine who, among the select few in the war room, has broken the law by violating his vow of silence.
It was not and he submitted himself to polygraph testing,” he said.
Officers said the five accused will first undergo a polygraph test followed by brain-mapping and narco-analysis tests.
Polygraph is a device or procedure that is used to measure and record several physiological factors of a person accused of crime.
The court passed the order after noting the consent of the accused, excluding Neelam Azad, to conduct their polygraph test.
The Delhi Police had sought to conduct a polygraph test on all six accused in the Parliament security breach case and brain mapping and narcotics tests on the two accused who jumped into the Lok Sabha hall.
After the initial story broke, Beltran claimed the Astros didn’t use a camera to gain a competitive advantage before the league did its best impression of the polygraph on and determined that was a lie.
He told the polygraph examiner that he is not a criminal and doesn’t want to be treated like one.
It was called the (not to be confused with the polygraph test, invented ), a handwriting duplication machine invented by John Isaac Hawkins and Charles Wilson Peale.
Common combinations with polygraph
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: