applauseometer

== English == === Alternative forms === applausometer === Etymology === From applause +‎ -o- +‎ -meter. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) enPR: əplôʹzōmē'tər, IPA(key): /əˈplɔːzəʊˌmiːtə/ === Noun === applauseometer (plural applauseometers) (informal, US) A device of dubious accuracy used to measure the volume of an audience’s applause. 1989, Nov.–Dec., The Alcalde, volume 78, № 2, page 24 Its four-color animation board has message capabilities, angled lenses for easy daytime viewing, and an applauseometer, which measures the crowd’s Longhorn-cheering levels. ==== Synonyms ==== clapometer