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altimeter

al·tim·e·ter [ al tímmətər, áltə mtər ] (plural al·tim·e·ters)

noun

Definition:

instrument indicating altitude: an instrument that shows height above sea level, especially one mounted in an aircraft and incorporating an aneroid barometer that senses differences in pressure caused by changes in altitude

al·ti·met·ric [ àltə méttrik ] adjective

al·tim·e·try [ al tímmətree ] noun