polygraphist

noun

po·lyg·ra·phist ˈpä-lē-ˌgra-fist

pə-ˈli-grə-fist

: polygrapher

Examples of polygraphist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Captain Liberto was a graduate of the FBI National Academy, and a polygraphist. —

Christina Maxouris, CNN, 21 Sep. 2019

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Word History

Etymology

polygraph + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of polygraphist was in 1954

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“Polygraphist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polygraphist. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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polygraphist

noun

po·lyg·ra·phist ˈpäl-i-ˌgraf-əst

pə-ˈlig-rə-fəst

: polygrapher

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