1) an instrument for measuring the pressure of the atmosphere, used for forecasting the weather and measuring height above sea level (barometer)
(an example of) the act of predicting
declaration made in advance
the band of space extending about 8 degrees on each side of the path followed by the Sun and containing the path of the planets; this region divided into 12 equal parts (called 'the signs of the Zodiac') named after 12 groups of stars
declaration made in advance
