meteorologist
/,mi:tjə'rɔlədʤist/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a specialist who studies processes in the earth's atmosphere that cause weather conditions
