barometer
noun/bəˈrɒmɪtər/
Frequency rank: #10,813 most common English word
Meaning
Something that indicates the state or level of something else; an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.
Example sentence
Stock prices are often used as barometer of economic health.
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