meteorology

[ mee-tee-uh-rol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌmi ti əˈrɒl ə dʒi /

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noun

the science dealing with the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate.

the atmospheric conditions and weather of an area.

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Origin of meteorology

First recorded in 1610–20, meteorology is from the Greek word meteōrología discussion of celestial phenomena. See meteor, -o-, -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM meteorology

me·te·or·ol·o·gist, noun

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How to use meteorology in a sentence

He also explored the ramifications of Maxwell’s new theory of electromagnetism, as well as dabbling in chemical thermodynamics and meteorology.
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Even the weather segment on broadcast news turns into a college-level meteorology course when active weather is on the horizon.
How to Read a Surface Weather Map|Dennis Mersereau|October 15, 2020|Outside Online
Understanding how and why a particular disease spreads is a complicated matter, notes Zhaohua Wu, a professor of meteorology at Florida State University who has studied the links between weather and influenza and was not involved in the new research.
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As a forensic meteorologist, Altschule is called in to investigate just about every conceivable mishap related to weather.
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Meteorologist Sam Champion, who recently left GMA for The Weather Channel, is also openly gay.
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The service costs “several thousand dollars a month,” says Nate Johnson, a meteorologist at WRAL in Raleigh, North Carolina.
It’s Not a Storm Until the Weather Channel Names It|David Freedlander|March 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“They are certainly trying,” says Selle, the Texas Cable News meteorologist.
It’s Not a Storm Until the Weather Channel Names It|David Freedlander|March 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore valiantly battles Hurricane Isaac in New Orleans Wednesday morning, impressing everyone.
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Without consulting the meteorologist at Simla it is difficult to accept assertions about the monsoon as ultimate truth.
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The night-watchman had sunk into log-like slumber, and the meteorologist and his merry men were making preparations to go abroad.
The Home of the Blizzard|Douglas Mawson
At the "sweeps," the meteorologist stood with a wooden hammer behind the table, and the gaming public swarmed on the other side.
The Home of the Blizzard|Douglas Mawson
Here, Bickerton and Correll were continually in consultation with the meteorologist on the latest breakdown.
The Home of the Blizzard|Douglas Mawson
We defy any medical man, or meteorologist, to prove the contrary of what we assert, viz.
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British Dictionary definitions for meteorology

meteorology

/ (ˌmiːtɪəˈrɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the study of the earth's atmosphere, esp of weather-forming processes and weather forecasting

Derived forms of meteorology

meteorological (ˌmiːtɪərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or meteorologic, adjectivemeteorologically, adverbmeteorologist, noun

Word Origin for meteorology

C17: from Greek meteorolōgia, from meteōron something aloft + -logia -logy . See meteor

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Scientific definitions for meteorology

meteorology

[ mē′tē-ə-rŏl′ə-jē ]

The scientific study of the atmosphere and of atmospheric conditions, especially as they relate to weather and weather forecasting.

Cultural definitions for meteorology

meteorology

The study of the weather and climate.

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