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lie detector n
a polygraph used esp by a police interrogator to detect false or devious answers to questions, a sudden change in one or more involuntary physiological responses being considered a manifestation of guilt, fear, etc. See polygraph [1] galvanic skin response ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations lie detector n → Lügendetektor m How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Detectives said the younger Clark, who resembled a man seen in mall security camera footage, failed a lie-detector test and confessed Monday night to the crime. Brain fingerprinting" is more accurate than a conventional lie-detector test, or polygraph, because It's a sad commentary that many retail businesses must resort to lie-detector tests in advance to help select honest clerks and employees. |
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