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.

Nearby words

meteorograph, meteoroid, meteorol., meteorological, meteorological satellite, meteorology, meteorotropic, meter, meter angle, meter is running, the, meter maid

Origin of meteorology

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

Related forms

me·te·or·ol·o·gist, noun

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Examples from the Web for meteorologist

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
Such men may be everywhere; one of you boys may be the meteorologist of the coming generation.
The Boy with the U. S. Weather Men|Francis William Rolt-Wheeler
I cannot imagine a more fitting station for a meteorologist.
Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States|Raphael Semmes
This has been demonstrated by Dr. Wœikof, the distinguished Russian meteorologist.
Meteorology|J. G. M'Pherson

"By their distance from the sun," the meteorologist replied.
The Boy with the U. S. Weather Men|Francis William Rolt-Wheeler
Without consulting the meteorologist at Simla it is difficult to accept assertions about the monsoon as ultimate truth.
Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921|Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury

British Dictionary definitions for meteorologist

meteorology

/ (ˌmiːtɪəˈrɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

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

Derived Forms

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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Science definitions for meteorologist

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.

Culture definitions for meteorologist

meteorology

The study of the weather and climate.