Barometer vs. Thermometer

Barometernoun

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

Thermometernoun

An apparatus used to measure temperature.

Barometernoun

Anything used as a gauge or indicator.

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.

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.

Thermometernoun

measuring instrument for measuring temperature

Barometernoun

an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

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.

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.