Definition of altimeter
: an instrument for measuring altitude; especially : an aneroid barometer designed to register changes in atmospheric pressure accompanying changes in altitude
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Mr. Davidson used a Ziplevel altimeter to determine the elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of various parts of the house — most critically the basement floor.
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TIRED: Complex procedure for calibrating altimeter and barometer.
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Origin and Etymology of altimeter
Latin altus + English -meter
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playDefinition of altimeter for English Language Learners
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: an instrument used for measuring the altitude of something (such as an airplane or a mountain)
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