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meteorologist

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌmitiɝˈɑɫədʒɪst// UK //mˌiːtɪɔːɹˈɒlədʒˌɪst// me·te·o·rol·o·gist

n. a scientist who studies the weather and how it changes. They use tools and computers to predict what the weather will be like.

n. a scientist who studies atmospheric phenomena and weather patterns. Often involved in the analysis of data to provide short-term forecasts and long-term climate trends.


SIMPLE

The meteorologist predicted heavy rain for the weekend.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of studying atmospheric pressure, the meteorologist developed a new model for predicting hurricanes.

COMPLEX

Modern meteorologists rely on sophisticated satellite imagery and supercomputers to track the movement of storm systems across the globe with unprecedented accuracy.

Origin

From meteorology + -ist.

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