barometer
nounHow to pronounce barometer:
Definition of barometer:
- barometer (noun):
- a criterion by which to measure something
- an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure.
- an instrument for determining the pressure of the atmosphere and hence for assisting in forecasting weather and for determining altitude (see altitude sense 1a)
Synonyms for barometer:
aneroid barometer
bar
barograph
benchmark
criterion
display
example
gauge
gold standard
grade
guide
index
indicator
instance
mark
marker
measure
measuring device
measuring instrument
measuring system
mercury barometer
meter
metric
par
pointer
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Antonyms for barometer:
change
conjecture
fancy
guess
possibility
probability
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