noun
A word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things (common noun), or to name a particular one of these (proper noun).
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The pilot relied on the absolute altimeter to determine the precise altitude of the aircraft.
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The absolute altimeter helps the pilot know how high up they are flying.
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The absolute altimeter is like the airplane's fancy height-o-meter.
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Just as the absolute altimeter gives an exact measurement of altitude, we must strive for precision in our work.