BAROMETER Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

barometer

noun

bə-ˈrä-mə-tər

Definition of barometer

as in criterion

something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared a legendary Broadway flop that has subsequently become the barometer by which failure in the theater is judged

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Recent Examples of barometer Walmart is considered a barometer of consumer spending given its vast customer base. — Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 Interspersed throughout the myriad activations of Monterey Car Week is the most important facet for the collector community, and that’s the array of auctions that serve as either an optimistic barometer reading or an ailing canary in the coal mine. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026 Bond yields act as a barometer for interest rates across the economy, influencing everything from auto loans to mortgage rates. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 To gauge the level of effort, Google combines artificial intelligence with other sensors, including an accelerometer, barometer, and ones for heart rate and skin temperature. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for barometer

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Noun

Here are the stocks that met that criteria and were also up more than 5% on the week.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
The tropical disturbance influencing Sunday's forecast is expected to move west, dropping the probability of weather violating launch criteria to about 30% — offering a 70% chance of acceptable conditions.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of criterion

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And under the residential building standards, an accessory building is limited to 800 square feet.

— Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Union County Public Schools led North Carolina in overall student proficiency for the second year in a row, with nearly three-quarters of students meeting state standards on end-of-year exams.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of standard

Noun

On Tuesday, OpenAI said Astra was its first model to cross certain internal capability thresholds for implementing stricter security measures, as laid out in its longstanding Preparedness Framework.

— Jared Perlo, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Such proclamations are a procedural measure officials take in emergencies to allow for mobilization of resources and staff to prepare for and respond to potential impacts.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

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