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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | instrument that measures atmospheric pressure |
| Synonyms: | pressure indicator, storm gauge, weather gauge, weatherglass |
| Main Entry: | indicator |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | sign |
| Synonyms: | barometer, beacon, clue, dial, gauge, guide, hint, index, mark, meter, omen, pointer, signal, symbol, warning |
| Main Entry: | norm |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | average, standard |
| Synonyms: | barometer, benchmark*, criterion, gauge, mean, measure, median, medium, model, par, pattern, rule, scale, touchstone, type, yardstick |
| Antonyms: | end, exception, extreme |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | standard |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | guideline, principle |
| Synonyms: | archetype, average, axiom, barometer, beau ideal, belief, benchmark, canon, code, criterion, ethics, example, exemplar, fundamental, gauge, grade, guide, ideal, ideals, law, mean, measure, median, mirror, model, morals, norm, par, paradigm, pattern, requirement, rule, rule of thumb, sample, specification, test, touchstone, type, yardstick |
| Main Entry: | touchstone |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | guide |
| Synonyms: | barometer, basanite, benchmark, check, criterion, example, gauge, lydian stone, measure, precedent, standard, test, yardstick |
| Main Entry: | yardstick |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | gauge |
| Synonyms: | barometer, basis, benchmark, criterion, example, guide, guideline, indicator, mark, measure, meter, model, norm, rule, sample, scale, standard, tape measure, test |
| Main Entry: | measuring stick |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | standard of comparison |
| Synonyms: | barometer, benchmark, criterion, frame of reference, gauge, guide, guideline, referral, standard, test, touchstone, yardstick |
| Main Entry: | trial balloon |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | test |
| Synonyms: | ballon d'essai, barometer, feeler, fishing question, pilot balloon, test of public reaction, toe in the water |
| Main Entry: | weather station |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | meteorological station |
| Synonyms: | anemometer, barometer, weather bureau |
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