polygraph
noun/ˈpɒlɪɡræf/
Frequency rank: #16,053 most common English word
Meaning
An instrument that records physiological changes such as blood pressure and breathing, often used to detect lies.
Example sentence
The suspect was asked to take polygraph test to verify his alibi.
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