detector test
[dɪˈtɛktər tɛst]
nounpl: detector tests
teste do detector de mentiras
1. A test using a polygraph machine to measure physiological responses (heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, skin conductivity) to determine if a person is telling the truth or lying
The suspect was asked to take a detector test to help investigators determine his truthfulness.
O suspeito foi convidado a fazer um teste do detector de mentiras para ajudar os investigadores a determinar sua veracidade.
2. A lie detector examination commonly used in criminal investigations, employment screening, or security clearances
She passed the detector test during the background check for her new job.
Ela passou no teste do detector durante a verificação de antecedentes para seu novo emprego.
In the United States, detector tests (polygraphs) are commonly used in criminal investigations and employment screening, though their reliability is scientifically debated. In Brazil, while they exist, they are less frequently used in official investigations. The results are often inadmissible in court in both countries. The term carries significant cultural weight, often associated with suspicion and distrust.
NYC Slang
lie detector test, polygraph
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