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- [al-tim-i-ter, al-tuh-mee-ter]
- /ælˈtɪm ɪ tər, ˈæl təˌmi tər/
- /ˈæl.tɪ.miː.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-tim-i-ter, al-tuh-mee-ter]
- /ælˈtɪm ɪ tər, ˈæl təˌmi tər/
Definitions of altimeter word
- countable noun altimeter An altimeter is an instrument in an aircraft that shows the height of the aircraft above the ground. 3
- noun altimeter an instrument that indicates height above sea level, esp one based on an aneroid barometer and fitted to an aircraft 3
- noun altimeter an instrument for measuring height above a given reference level, as the sea or ground: in aircraft it is either an aneroid barometer with a dial marked in feet or meters or an instrument using radar 3
- noun altimeter a sensitive aneroid barometer that is graduated and calibrated, used chiefly in aircraft for finding distance above sea level, terrain, or some other reference point by a comparison of air pressures. 1
- noun altimeter any device used for the same purpose that operates by some other means, as by radio waves. 1
- noun altimeter An instrument for determining altitude attained, especially a barometric or radar device used in an aircraft. 1
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Origin of altimeter
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; alti- + -meter
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Parts of speech for Altimeter
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altimeter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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