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 Great Lakes
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This heat dome is the result of high pressure air gathering together in the upper atmosphere in what is commonly referred to as a ridge in meteorology.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
It is written by first-time author and Mississippi native Jamese Sims, an atmospheric scientist and assistant professor of meteorology at Jackson State University.
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The coming hot weather in the East next week may be what in meteorology is known as a teleconnection with the European heat wave, Merrill said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
For years, the utility’s meteorology team has incorporated AI and advanced forecasting tools that leverage weather data and partnerships with scientific institutions and the National Weather Service.
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Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
It is written by first-time author and Mississippi native Jamese Sims, an atmospheric scientist and assistant professor of meteorology at Jackson State University.
—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The coming hot weather in the East next week may be what in meteorology is known as a teleconnection with the European heat wave, Merrill said.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
For years, the utility’s meteorology team has incorporated AI and advanced forecasting tools that leverage weather data and partnerships with scientific institutions and the National Weather Service.
—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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“Meteorology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meteorology. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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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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