B2 adjective Neutral

barometer

/bəˈrɒmɪtə(r)/

A barometer is a scientific instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure to forecast weather changes. Figuratively, it refers to any reliable indicator or standard used to judge or measure changes in a specific situation, such as the economy or public mood.

Beispiele

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1

The old barometer in the hallway shows that the air pressure is dropping significantly.

The old barometer in the hallway shows that the air pressure is dropping significantly.

2

Political analysts often view local election results as a barometer of the national mood.

Political analysts often view local election results as a barometer of the national mood.

3

The long lines outside the new cafe are a good barometer of its popularity.

The long lines outside the new cafe are a good barometer of its popularity.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
barometer
Adverb
barometrically
Adjektiv
barometric
Verwandt
barometry
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Bar' as a unit of pressure (like in a 'bar' of weight) and 'Meter' as a tool for measuring. It measures the 'weight' of the air.

Schnelles Quiz

The stock market is often considered a ______ of the country's economic health.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: barometer

Beispiele

1

The old barometer in the hallway shows that the air pressure is dropping significantly.

everyday

The old barometer in the hallway shows that the air pressure is dropping significantly.

2

Political analysts often view local election results as a barometer of the national mood.

formal

Political analysts often view local election results as a barometer of the national mood.

3

The long lines outside the new cafe are a good barometer of its popularity.

informal

The long lines outside the new cafe are a good barometer of its popularity.

4

In this study, the unemployment rate is used as a barometer for social stability in urban areas.

academic

In this study, the unemployment rate is used as a barometer for social stability in urban areas.

5

Consumer spending during the holiday season serves as a key barometer for the retail industry's annual performance.

business

Consumer spending during the holiday season serves as a key barometer for the retail industry's annual performance.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
barometer
Adverb
barometrically
Adjektiv
barometric
Verwandt
barometry

Häufige Kollokationen

economic barometer economic barometer
reliable barometer reliable barometer
sensitive barometer sensitive barometer
barometer of public opinion barometer of public opinion
moral barometer moral barometer

Häufige Phrasen

a barometer of change

a barometer of change

the barometer is falling

the barometer is falling

serve as a barometer

serve as a barometer

Wird oft verwechselt mit

barometer vs thermometer

A thermometer measures temperature, whereas a barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

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Nutzungshinweise

While its literal meaning is scientific, you will most frequently encounter 'barometer' in news and business contexts to describe how one factor indicates the state of another.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'thermometer' when trying to describe social trends; remember that 'barometer' is the standard word for an abstract measurement of 'pressure' or 'mood'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Bar' as a unit of pressure (like in a 'bar' of weight) and 'Meter' as a tool for measuring. It measures the 'weight' of the air.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'baros' (weight) and 'metron' (measure).

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Usually takes the definite article 'the' when referring to the scientific instrument Commonly followed by the preposition 'of'
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Kultureller Kontext

In many English-speaking countries, antique brass barometers are often kept as decorative items in traditional homes.

Schnelles Quiz

The stock market is often considered a ______ of the country's economic health.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: barometer

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