polygraphed
Hooked to sensors
Polygraphed means subjected to a polygraph examination—a lie detector test that monitors physiological responses while answering questions.
The term appears most often in contexts involving security clearances, criminal investigations, or employment screening: All applicants were polygraphed before receiving classified access.
The suspect was polygraphed twice.
Device measuring physiological deception signs
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- physiologicalOf body functions
- galvanicShockingly stimulating or exciting
- electrodermalPertaining to skin electricity
baseline · respiration · cardiovascular · autonomic · blood pressure · heart rate · sensors · electrodes
Seeking answers through inquiry
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- interviewFormal questioning session
- debriefingQuestioning following an operation
- cross-examinationOpposing party questions witness
grilling · probe · inquiry · screening · vetting · investigation · examiner · operator
Permitted passage or approval
- securityProtection from threat
- background checkInvestigation of someone's history
- employmentPaid occupation status
- screeningEvaluative selection process
vetting · authentication · credibility · reliability · validity · confirmation · evidence · proof
Lack of firm belief
- mistrustLack of faith
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- warinessCautious distrust
- leeryCautiously distrustful
distrust · misgivings · incredulity · unease · questioning · disbelief · cleared · inconclusive
Persistent apprehensive distress
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
fidgeting · jitters · edginess · strain · pressure · discomfort · fear · worry
lie detector
Device measuring physiological deception signs
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- physiologicalOf body functions
- galvanicShockingly stimulating or exciting
electrodermal · baseline · respiration · cardiovascular · autonomic · blood pressure · heart rate · sensors · electrodes · readings
questioning
Seeking answers through inquiry
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- interviewFormal questioning session
- debriefingQuestioning following an operation
cross-examination · grilling · probe · inquiry · screening · vetting · investigation · examiner · operator · pre-test
clearance
Permitted passage or approval
- securityProtection from threat
- background checkInvestigation of someone's history
- employmentPaid occupation status
screening · vetting · authentication · credibility · reliability · validity · confirmation · evidence · proof · certification
doubt
Lack of firm belief
- mistrustLack of faith
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- warinessCautious distrust
leery · distrust · misgivings · incredulity · unease · questioning · disbelief · cleared · inconclusive · failed
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- sweatingMoisture through pores
trembling · fidgeting · jitters · edginess · strain · pressure · discomfort · fear · worry · agitation
polygraphedinterviewed
Formally questioned for information
interrogated · self-reported · cross-examined · asked · taken at face value
polygraphedunvetted
Not officially approved
unexamined · trusted · unscreened · unchecked · unchallenged
- polygraph testsTruth verification examinations
- polygraph machineDeception-detecting measurement apparatus