barometer
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barometers
plural
barometers
Britannica Dictionary definition of BAROMETER
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an instrument that is used to measure air pressure and predict changes in the weather
2
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something that is used to indicate or predict something
— often + of
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The test is used as a barometer [=standard] to measure a student's reading level.
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Economists see housing prices as a barometer for inflation. [=economists use housing prices to predict inflation]
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A player's rookie season is not always a good/accurate barometer of his success in the league.
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Wealth is not a barometer of happiness.
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barometric pressure
