Barometer vs. Thermometer

Barometernoun

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

Barometernoun

Anything used as a gauge or indicator.

Barometernoun

An instrument for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere, and hence for judging of the probable changes of weather, or for ascertaining the height of any ascent.

Barometernoun

an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

Barometernoun

an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather and determining altitude.

Barometernoun

something which reflects changes in circumstances or opinions

Barometer

A barometer is a scientific instrument that is used to measure air pressure in a certain environment. Pressure tendency can forecast short term changes in the weather.

Thermometernoun

An apparatus used to measure temperature.

Thermometernoun

An instrument for measuring temperature, founded on the principle that changes of temperature in bodies are accompanied by proportional changes in their volumes or dimensions.

Thermometernoun

measuring instrument for measuring temperature

Thermometer

A thermometer is a device that measures temperature or a temperature gradient (the degree of hotness or coldness of an object). A thermometer has two important elements: (1) a temperature sensor (e.g.