"E-meter" meaning in All languages combined

See E-meter on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: E-meters [plural]
Etymology: Short for electropsychometer, a device that can detect charge in the brain. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=E-meter}} E-meter (plural E-meters)
  1. (Scientology) An electronic device used in auditing in an attempt to diagnose whether a subject has been relieved from spiritual impediment of his or her sins or charged memories (engrams). Wikipedia link: E-meter Categories (topical): Scientology
    Sense id: en-E-meter-en-noun-90IooDt~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Scientology, lifestyle, religion

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