The Collaborative International Dictionary
Polygraphy
Polygraphy \Po*lyg"ra*phy\, n. [Gr. ?; poly`s much + gra`fein to write: cf. F. polygraphie.]
Much writing; writing of many books. [Obs.]
--Fuller.The art of writing in various ciphers, and of deciphering the same. [R.]
The art or practice of using a polygraph.
Wiktionary
polygraphy
n. 1 Much writing; writing of many books. 2 The art of writing in various ciphers, and of deciphering the same. 3 The art or practice of using a polygraph.
Usage examples of "polygraphy".
Ron Reynolds, a University of San Francisco psychology professor trained in polygraphy, and the man who administered the test, agreed with Hardy.