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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The almanac makes its long-range predictions using three scientific disciplines: solar science, climatology, and meteorology.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
Ashley is a graduate of Ohio University in broadcast meteorology.
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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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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
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
Ashley is a graduate of Ohio University in broadcast meteorology.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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.
—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
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“Meteorology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meteorology. Accessed 29 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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