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POLYGRAPHS

(noun, verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Polygraphs.

Polygraphs - as a noun

A medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
medical instrument
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Polygraphs - as a verb

To administer a polygraph test to.

Example: "The fbi polygraphed the suspect but learned nothing because they already knew he was lying."

Example Sentences

"The accuracy of polygraphs is often debated."
"He studied the physiology behind polygraphs."
"There are alternative methods to polygraphs for deception detection."
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Word Game Points

Is POLYGRAPHS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, polygraphs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POLYGRAPHS has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is POLYGRAPHS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, polygraphs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POLYGRAPHS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is POLYGRAPHS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, polygraphs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POLYGRAPHS has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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