Definitions for polygraphy
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1. polygraphynoun

   Much writing; writing of many books.

2. polygraphynoun

   The art of writing in various ciphers, and of deciphering the same.

3. polygraphynoun

   The art or practice of using a polygraph.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Polygraphynoun

   The art of writing in several unusual manners or cyphers; as also decyphering the same. Dict.

   Etymology: πολὺς and γϱαφὴ; polygraphie, Fr.

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1. polygraphy

   A polygraph, often incorrectly referred to as a lie detector test, is a device or procedure that measures and records several physiological indicators such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while a person is asked and answers a series of questions. The belief underpinning the use of the polygraph is that deceptive answers will produce physiological responses that can be differentiated from those associated with non-deceptive answers; however, there are no specific physiological reactions associated with lying, making it difficult to identify factors that separate those who are lying from those who are telling the truth.In some countries, polygraphs are used as an interrogation tool with criminal suspects or candidates for sensitive public or private sector employment. US law enforcement and federal government agencies such as the FBI, DEA, CIA, NSA, and many police departments such as the LAPD and the Virginia State Police use polygraph examinations to interrogate suspects and screen new employees. Within the US federal government, a polygraph examination is also referred to as a psychophysiological detection of deception (PDD) examination. The average cost to administer the test in the United States is more than $700 and is part of a $2 billion industry.Assessments of polygraphy by scientific and government bodies generally suggest that polygraphs are highly inaccurate, may easily be defeated by countermeasures, and are an imperfect or invalid means of assessing truthfulness. A comprehensive 2003 review by the National Academy of Sciences of existing research concluded that there was "little basis for the expectation that a polygraph test could have extremely high accuracy." The American Psychological Association states that "most psychologists agree that there is little evidence that polygraph tests can accurately detect lies."The control question test, also known as the probable lie test, was developed to overcome or mitigate the problems with the relevant-irrelevant testing method. Although the relevant questions in the probable lie test are used to obtain a reaction from people who are lying, the physiological reactions that distinguish lies may also occur in innocent individuals who fear false detection or feel passionately that they did not commit a crime. Therefore, although a physiological reaction may be occurring, the reasoning behind the response may be different. Further examination of the probable lie test has indicated that it is biased against innocent subjects. Those who are unable to think of a lie related to the relevant question will automatically fail the test.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Polygraphynoun

   much writing; writing of many books

2. Polygraphynoun

   the art of writing in various ciphers, and of deciphering the same

3. Polygraphynoun

   the art or practice of using a polygraph

4. Etymology: [Gr. ; poly`s much + gra`fein to write: cf. F. polygraphie.]

How to pronounce polygraphy?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say polygraphy in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of polygraphy in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of polygraphy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of polygraphy in a Sentence

1. RAS CARDO REGGAE:

   those who lie about trench town reggae will always try to evade me and- the searching for truth questions- which I will ask them. the questions I ask, will show them up to be liars. so far, none has dared to accept my challenges after all these years. they fear my -(c) reggae polygraphy.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Polygraphy
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=polygraphy
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygraphy
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polygraphy