Altimeter vs. Barometer

Altimeternoun

An apparatus for measuring altitude.

Barometernoun

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

Altimeternoun

An instrument for taking altitudes, as a quadrant, sextant, etc.

Barometernoun

Anything used as a gauge or indicator.

Altimeternoun

an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation

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.

Altimeter

An altimeter or an altitude meter is an instrument used to measure the altitude of an object above a fixed level. The measurement of altitude is called altimetry, which is related to the term bathymetry, the measurement of depth under water.

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

‘furniture is a barometer of changing tastes’;

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.