0 an instrument that measures changes in the air pressure and indicates changes in the weather -- barometer
Their effectiveness and productivity are arguably the most important barometers of the effectiveness and productivity of a nation.
We are influenced very much by our interests and those of our constituents, and we are very good barometers of the latter.
I read the annual reports of the various big banks, which are surely barometers of the financial condition of the country.
If energy-saving light bulbs were universally used, we would have at least as much of it in our households as at present with traditional barometers.
Barometers are the subject of much debate, as we witnessed a moment ago.
I believe the transitional period of two years for barometers is quite sufficient.
There is no justification whatsoever for a ban on barometers.
Barometers may break or leak, so that mercury ends up in the environment anyway.
