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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That points to meteorology also being a factor: Certain times of year could potentially have more impact than others as weather conditions shift, with wind shears, temperature gradients, and topography, for instance, potentially affecting the propagation of sonic booms.
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ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
The data was made available to weather scientists for traditional forecasting purposes, after being processed by a branch of the Navy that focuses on meteorology and oceanography.
—June 30, CBS News, 30 June 2025
Knox and his team’s work is an exemplar of how multidisciplinary research spanning meteorology, cartography, geography, and other social sciences disciplines can inform decisionmakers and save lives.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
In 1965, England received a degree in mathematics and meteorology from the University of Oklahoma.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 11 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
The data was made available to weather scientists for traditional forecasting purposes, after being processed by a branch of the Navy that focuses on meteorology and oceanography.
—June 30, CBS News, 30 June 2025
Knox and his team’s work is an exemplar of how multidisciplinary research spanning meteorology, cartography, geography, and other social sciences disciplines can inform decisionmakers and save lives.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
In 1965, England received a degree in mathematics and meteorology from the University of Oklahoma.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 11 June 2025
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“Meteorology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meteorology. Accessed 18 Jul. 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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