meteorology

me·te·o·rol·o·gy | \ ˌmē-tē-ə-ˈrä-lə-jē

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Definition of meteorology

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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Examples of meteorology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to the Stapleton plan, Metropolitan State University of Denver is planning to introduce an advanced weather station at its downtown campus next year, according to Sam Ng, a professor of meteorology. — Chris Bianchi, The Denver Post, "Denver may get second official weather observation site in Stapleton next year," 20 Dec. 2019 Klug plans to major in photography and minor in meteorology at Milwaukee Area Technical College. — Alec Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Homestead student has become Mequon's 'chief meteorologist'," 16 Dec. 2019 With his signature on-screen amiability (even when his character is being difficult or grumpy), Redmayne plays real-life scientist James Glaisher, who dreams of a future advanced through the study of meteorology. — Tomris Laffly, chicagotribune.com, "'The Aeronauts’ review: 'The Theory of Everything’ co-stars Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones reteam for some quality time in the sky," 2 Dec. 2019 While fire forecasts are nothing new, meteorology has made huge strides in recent years. — Kurtis Alexander, SFChronicle.com, "Sonoma’s Kincade Fire was different — no one died. Here’s why," 2 Nov. 2019 Three of the top 10 most damaging Japanese typhoons since 1950 have occurred since 2018, according to a review by the Weather Underground meteorology website. — Dennis Normile, Science | AAAS, "Deadly typhoon forces Japan to face its vulnerability to increasingly powerful storms," 22 Oct. 2019 Scientific items found include pieces of weather balloons, thermometers, astronomic tables, journals with meteorological data and textbooks on meteorology stamped with the seal of Germany’s Navy. — Fox News, "Hitler's secret Nazi war machine revealed in hidden bases," 6 Sep. 2019 The Old Farmer's Almanac's methodology, Perreault explained, is based on the same formula devised by the annual book's founder in the late 1700s — meteorology, climatology and solar science. — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "You can expect more cold and more snow this winter in Wisconsin," 15 Nov. 2019 In addition to astronomy and wildlife, Shankland discussed vegetation, the change of seasons, meteorology and the peculiarities of human eyesight. — cleveland.com, "Full moon hike offers brief glimpse of night programs at Cleveland Metroparks," 14 Sep. 2019

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6 Jan 2020

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“Meteorology.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meteorology. Accessed 17 January 2020.

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