[ba.rom.e.ter] n (ca. 1666) 1: an instrument for determining the pressure of the atmosphere and hence for assisting in forecasting weather and for determining altitude
2: one that indicates fluctuations (as in public opinion)
3: standard
4. "a ~ to measure high school talent --Jeff Fellenzer" -- baro.met.ric adj -- baro.met.ri.cal.ly adv -- ba.rom.e.try n