Definitions for altimeter
ælˈtɪm ɪ tər, ˈæl təˌmi təral·time·ter

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. altimeternoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. altimeternoun

   An apparatus for measuring altitude.

2. Etymology: From Latin altus, high + -meter.

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1. Altimeter

   An altimeter or an altitude meter is an instrument used to measure the altitude of an object above a fixed level. The measurement of altitude is called altimetry, which is related to the term bathymetry, the measurement of depth under water. The most common unit for altimeter calibration worldwide is hectopascals (hPa), except for North America (other than Canada ) and Japan where inches of mercury (inHg) are used. To obtain an accurate altitude reading in either feet or meters, the local barometric pressure must be calibrated correctly using the barometric formula.

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1. altimeter

   An altimeter is a device used to measure the altitude or height above a fixed level, often sea level. It is commonly used in aircrafts, mountaineering, skydiving, and other activities where altitude measurement is critical. The device usually operates based on barometric pressure, GPS signals, or radar.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Altimeternoun

   an instrument for taking altitudes, as a quadrant, sextant, etc

2. Etymology: [LL. altimeter; altus high + metrum, Gr. , measure: cf. F. altimtre.]

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1. Altimeter

   An altimeter or an altitude meter is an instrument used to measure the altitude of an object above a fixed level. The measurement of altitude is called altimetry, which is related to the term bathymetry, the measurement of depth underwater.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Altimeter

   al-tim′e-tėr, n. an instrument for measuring heights.—adj. Altimet′rical.—n. Altim′etry. [L. altus, high, and Meter.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of altimeter in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of altimeter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of altimeter in a Sentence

1. Brian Solis:

   When you hop apps all the time, Altimeter Group’s painful.

2. The FAA:

   Even with these approvals, flights at some airports may still be affected, the FAA also continues to work with manufacturers to understand how radar altimeter data is used in other flight control systems. Passengers should check with their airlines for latest flight schedules.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=altimeter
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Altimeter
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altimeter
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/altimeter
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=altimeter
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=altimeter