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   Me·te·or·ol·o·gy

   /ˌmēdēəˈräləjē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the branch of science concerned with the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere, especially as a means of forecasting the weather: "an induction course to learn basic meteorology"
   • ▪ the climate and weather of a region: "overwintering would allow the team to investigate the island's meteorology"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Greek meteōrologia, from meteōron ‘of the atmosphere’ (see meteor).

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MeteorologyMeteorology - Wikipedia

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   Meteorology is a branch of the atmospheric sciences (which include atmospheric chemistry and physics) with a major focus on weather forecasting. The study of meteorology dates back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not begin until the 18th century.

3. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › meteorologyMeteorology - National Geographic Society

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   Oct 19, 2023 · noun. state of the atmosphere, including temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, precipitation, and cloudiness. Meteorology is the science dealing with the atmosphere and its phenomena, including both weather and climate.

4. www.nationalgeographic.org › article › science-artThe Science and Art of Meteorology - National Geographic Society

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Meteorology focuses on the lower parts of the atmosphere, primarily the troposphere, where most weather takes place. Meteorologists use scientific principles to observe, explain, and forecast our weather. They often focus on atmospheric research or operational weather forecasting.

5. observationhobbies.com › meteorology › meteorologyMeteorology for Beginners: The Basics of Weather Science

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   Jan 18, 2024 · Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, including the dynamics of weather and climate. You will explore fundamental concepts like atmospheric composition and how weather elements interact to shape the climate you experience.

6. www.britannica.com › science › meteorologyMeteorology | science | Britannica

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   Meteorology, Scientific study of atmospheric phenomena, particularly of the troposphere and lower stratosphere. Meteorology entails the systematic study of weather and its causes, and provides the basis for weather forecasting.

7. www.thoughtco.com › what-is-meteorology-3444439What is Meteorology? - ThoughtCo

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   Jul 3, 2019 · Meteorology is a physical science -- a branch of natural science that tries to explain and predict nature's behavior based on empirical evidence, or observation. A person who studies or practices meteorology professionally is known as a meteorologist.

8. www.ibm.com › think › topicsWhat Is Meteorology? - IBM

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   Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere, atmospheric phenomena and their effect on the weather. It is a branch of the atmospheric sciences alongside atmospheric physics, atmospheric chemistry, aeronomy and climatology.