Meteorologist: meaning, definitions and examples

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meteorologist

 

[ ˌmiː.ti.əˈrɒl.ə.dʒɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather forecasting

A meteorologist is a scientist who studies the earth's atmosphere and weather patterns. Meteorologists use a variety of tools and technologies to predict the weather, including satellites, radar, and computer models. They analyze data such as temperature, humidity, and air pressure to make forecasts.

Synonyms

climate scientist, weather forecaster.

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Word Description / Examples
meteorologist

Refers to a professional who studies weather patterns, atmospheric phenomena, and uses various scientific tools to predict the weather. This term is often used in scientific and professional contexts.

  • The meteorologist explained the upcoming storm during the news broadcast.
  • She became a respected meteorologist after years of studying atmospheric science.
weather forecaster

Used for someone who predicts weather conditions, often seen on television or radio. This term is more casual and commonly understood by the general public.

  • The weather forecaster predicted rain for the weekend.
  • Tune in at 6 PM to get the latest updates from our weather forecaster.
climate scientist

Describes a researcher who studies long-term climate patterns and changes, often focusing on global trends and the impacts of climate change. This term is used in academic and research contexts.

  • The climate scientist presented his findings on global warming at the conference.
  • She is a renowned climate scientist who has published numerous papers on climate change.

Examples of usage

  • Today's forecast was prepared by the meteorologist.
  • The meteorologist predicted heavy rain for tomorrow.
  • The meteorologist warned of a potential tornado outbreak.
  • Many meteorologists work for government agencies or television stations.
  • Some meteorologists specialize in severe weather prediction.

Translations

Translations of the word "meteorologist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 meteorologista

🇮🇳 मौसम विज्ञानी

🇩🇪 Meteorologe

🇮🇩 meteorolog

🇺🇦 метеоролог

🇵🇱 meteorolog

🇯🇵 気象学者 (きしょうがくしゃ)

🇫🇷 météorologue

🇪🇸 meteorólogo

🇹🇷 meteorolog

🇰🇷 기상학자 (gisanghakja)

🇸🇦 عالم الأرصاد الجوية

🇨🇿 meteorolog

🇸🇰 meteorológ

🇨🇳 气象学家 (qìxiàng xuéjiā)

🇸🇮 meteorolog

🇮🇸 veðurfræðingur

🇰🇿 метеоролог

🇬🇪 მეტეოროლოგი

🇦🇿 meteoroloq

🇲🇽 meteorólogo

Etymology

The term 'meteorologist' originated from the Greek word 'meteoron' meaning 'atmospheric phenomenon'. The first recorded use of the word dates back to the 18th century. Over the years, meteorology has evolved into a scientific discipline focused on studying and predicting weather patterns.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,958, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.