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barometer

[buh-rom-i-ter] / bəˈrɒm ɪ tər /
NOUN
instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
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ISM Manufacturing PMI, a popular barometer of national manufacturing activity, held above 50 for a sixth straight month in June, according to the latest data.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

In an alternate universe, the Sparks’ win over Chicago on Friday could have been a barometer to indicate whether general manager Raegan Pebley’s gamble to trade Rickea Jackson to the Sky paid off.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

The key barometer for borrowing costs across the economy inched lower to 4.450% from 4.462% Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

The 10-year yield, a key barometer for corporate and consumer borrowing costs, climbed to nearly 4.5%.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

Much later, Pascal drew upon Galileo’s work when studying pressures in liquids in order to understand how the air supports a column of mercury in a barometer.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Both are considered barometers for the economy’s health.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

A pair of major price barometers this week are expected to confirm what’s obvious to Americans every time they fill up their cars.

From MarketWatch May 11, 2026

If the Dodgers choose not to mess with team success, they would not afford Yamamoto the chance to hit either of those traditional barometers of excellence.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2026

Copper and oil prices are considered barometers of global economic health.

From BBC Apr. 7, 2025

Extra clothes, books, scientific instruments and specimens, chess sets, flags, lanterns, tools, sewing kits, lucky talismans, razors, barometers, combs, scissors, playing cards, dishes, silverware, photographs—each man added to the heap.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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