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Altimeter

//ælˈtɪm.ɪ.tɚ// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An apparatus for measuring altitude.

    "For that reason, if you do any mountain climbing, allow a generous margin of error of extra altitude—not only for possible altimeter error, but also for downdrafts that are particularly prevalent if high winds are encountered."

  2. 2
    an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation wordnet

Etymology

Coined based on Latin altus (“high”) + -meter.

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