Definition of Barometer
Barometer
ba·rom·e·ter
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(noun)
an instrument used in determining the atmospheric pressure, which can help to determine the weather forecast or altitude;
e.g. Using a barometer, meteorologists can predict short-term changes in the weather.
(noun)
something that measures or shows changes in circumstances or opinions;
e.g. The amount of money you make should not be a barometer of the intrinsic worth of people.
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