meteorologist

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Thân thiện

A meteorologist points at a weather map on a television screen.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specialist who studies processes in the earth's atmosphere that cause weather conditions: A meteorologist is a scientist who studies the atmosphere, particularly focusing on weather phenomena, forecasting, and climate patterns.

Usage

• The word "meteorologist" is a countable noun. It refers to a person with professional expertise in meteorology.
• It is used to describe scientists working in fields such as weather forecasting, atmospheric research, climate science, and broadcasting.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The meteorologist predicted heavy rain for the weekend.
  • She became a meteorologist to study severe storms and tornadoes.
  • The television station hired a new meteorologist for the morning news program.

Advanced Usage

• "Broadcast meteorologist": A meteorologist who presents weather forecasts and information to the public via television, radio, or other media.

  • The broadcast meteorologist used graphics to explain the approaching cold front.

• "Research meteorologist": A meteorologist who conducts scientific studies on atmospheric processes, often in an academic or governmental institution.

  • The research meteorologist published a paper on changing precipitation patterns.

Variants and Related Words

• Meteorology (n): The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather processes.

  • He majored in meteorology in college.

• Meteorological (adj): Relating to the branch of science dealing with the atmosphere and weather.

  • The team analyzed the meteorological data from the storm.

Synonyms

• Weather forecaster: A person who predicts future weather conditions.
• Atmospheric scientist: A broader term for a scientist who studies the atmosphere, which includes meteorologists.

Related Phrases

• "Meteorologist-in-charge": A title for the lead meteorologist at a weather forecasting office or center.
  • The meteorologist-in-charge issued a severe weather warning for the region.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a specialist who studies processes in the earth's atmosphere that cause weather conditions