Synonyms of polygraph
5 similar words
Another word for polygraph is multigraph. Other synonyms of polygraph are lie detector, manifold writer, autopen and computad.
Synonyms and similar words for polygraph
nounA device which measures and records several physiological variables such as blood pressure, heart...
- lie detectorA device designed to detect or indicate when a person is lying by measuring and recording several physiological...
nounA mechanical instrument for multiplying copies of a writing, resembling multiple pantographs.
- manifold writerSynonym of polygraph (“device for producing copies of writing”).
- autopenA machine that automatically writes a person's signature.
nounA group of letters that represent a single phoneme.
- multigraphA specific sequence of letters treated as a (phonemic) unit.
nounA multidimensional directed graph.
- computadSynonym of polygraph (“multidimensional directed graph”).
Meaning of polygraph
- 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 posed to a subject, in an attempt to detect deception.
- noun A mechanical instrument for multiplying copies of a writing, resembling multiple pantographs.
- noun A collection of different works, either by one or several authors.
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Questions about synonyms of polygraph
- What is another word for polygraph?
- Polygraph has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as multigraph, lie detector, manifold writer, autopen and computad.
- What does polygraph mean?
- Polygraph means 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.
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