meteorology
noun
me·te·o·rol·o·gy
ˌmē-tē-ə-ˈrä-lə-jē 
1
: a science that deals with the atmosphere and its phenomena and especially with weather and weather forecasting
studied the principles of meteorology
2
: the atmospheric phenomena and weather of a region
the meteorology of the Gulf of Mexico
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Created by Al Roker, Emmy-winning weatherman and TODAY show host, the series is designed to support kids’ learning about earth science and meteorology through adventure and comedy.
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Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Solar science involves analyzing sunspots and other solar activity, while climatology focuses on weather patterns, and meteorology studies atmospheric conditions.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Fox has degrees in chemistry and meteorology, a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University and is a co-author on multiple scientific publications, her lawsuit pointed out.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
Ariane 6, about 196-feet tall, has the ability to launch both heavy and light payloads for applications such as Earth observation, telecommunication, meteorology, science and navigation, according to the European Space Agency.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2025
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Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Solar science involves analyzing sunspots and other solar activity, while climatology focuses on weather patterns, and meteorology studies atmospheric conditions.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Fox has degrees in chemistry and meteorology, a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University and is a co-author on multiple scientific publications, her lawsuit pointed out.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
Ariane 6, about 196-feet tall, has the ability to launch both heavy and light payloads for applications such as Earth observation, telecommunication, meteorology, science and navigation, according to the European Space Agency.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Meteorology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meteorology. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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meteorology
noun
me·te·o·rol·o·gy
ˌmēt-ē-ə-ˈräl-ə-jē
: a science that deals with the atmosphere, weather, and weather forecasting
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