pressure monitor

Measures force applied

A pressure monitor is a device that measures and displays pressure levels, whether in tires, blood vessels, industrial systems, or other applications.

Blood pressure monitors track cardiovascular health at home or in clinics.

Tire pressure monitors alert drivers to underinflation.

The term covers both continuous monitoring systems and devices for spot checks.

Related
  • gaugeStandard of measurement
  • cuffSleeve or trouser terminus
  • dialGraduated circular indicator
  • readingInterpreting written text
  • systolicOf heart contraction

diastolic · inflate · air pump · squeeze · pulse · heart rate · sensor · digital · digital display · beep · arm · mercury · sphygmomanometer · vital signs · nurse · doctor's office · hospital · white coat syndrome

Opposites
measurement type

pressure monitorthermometer

Heat-measuring instrument

temperature monitor · temperature gauge · speedometer · flow meter · humidity sensor

function

pressure monitorpressure regulator

Device limiting downstream force

pressure valve · compressor · inflator · deflator

Family

pressure, monitor, press, pressing, pressed, pressurize, pressurized, pressurization, depressurize

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G