Meaning of the word "atmospheric pressure" in English

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atmospheric pressure

US /ˌæt.məsˈfer.ɪk ˈpreʃ.ər/
UK /ˌæt.məsˈfer.ɪk ˈpreʃ.ər/
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Noun

1.

the pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere

Example:
High atmospheric pressure usually indicates clear skies.
The barometer measures changes in atmospheric pressure.
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