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altimeter
This term refers to a specialized precision instrument used primarily in aviation and mountaineering. It carries a technical, clinical connotation, evoking images of cockpit dials, atmospheric pressure, and the critical necessity of spatial awareness during ascent or descent.
As a standard countable noun, it follows regular English pluralization rules. It is distinct from a barometer, although it utilizes barometric pressure to derive height; the altimeter is specifically calibrated to translate that pressure into a measurement of vertical distance.
Meanings
Examples
The pilot checked the altimeter to confirm their current height.
Check your altimeter before we begin the descent.
The digital altimeter on my smartwatch is surprisingly accurate for hiking.
I wonder if the altimeter is malfunctioning because the reading seems too low.
A faulty altimeter can lead to catastrophic errors during a landing.
The aircraft is equipped with a redundant altimeter for safety.
Set the altimeter to the local pressure setting immediately.
The needle on the analog altimeter flickered as the plane climbed.