lie detection
"Lie detection" involves various methods to ascertain the truthfulness of an individual's statements, commonly used in legal and psychological contexts.
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Definition
B2Interrogation
(informal)The use of polygraphs during questioning to determine if someone is telling the truth.
Example
- The police used lie detection techniques during the suspect's interrogation.
B2General
(general)Any method employed to detect deception.
Example
- Various forms of lie detection are used to assess the credibility of statements.
C1Scientific
(technical, academic)The application of scientific methods to evaluate the truthfulness of an individual's statements.
Example
- Researchers are developing new technologies for more accurate lie detection.
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