world meteorological organization
Definition
Noun: * World Meteorological Organization: A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting international cooperation in meteorology, climatology, hydrology, and related geophysical sciences. It facilitates the establishment of a global network for collecting, standardizing, and exchanging weather data and information.
Usage
The term "World Meteorological Organization" is a proper noun and functions as the official name of the UN agency. It is often abbreviated as WMO.
- The World Meteorological Organization coordinates global efforts to monitor climate change.
- Data shared through the World Meteorological Organization is crucial for accurate weather forecasting.
- According to the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization, last year was one of the warmest on record.
Advanced Usage
- The abbreviation WMO is frequently used in technical, scientific, and journalistic contexts.
- The WMO plays a key role in setting standards for meteorological instruments.
Variants and Related Words
- WMO (abbreviation): The standard acronym for the World Meteorological Organization.
- Meteorology (noun): The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
- Climatology (noun): The scientific study of climate.
Synonyms
- UN weather agency: An informal descriptive synonym used in media reporting.
Noun
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the United Nations agency concerned with the international collection of meteorological data
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