meteorology meteorology /ˌmiːtiːɝˈɑːlədʒi/

noun

1. The earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather)  ( meteorology )
   the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather)
    Meteorology is crucial for understanding and predicting weather patterns.
   Meteorology is crucial for understanding and predicting weather patterns.
   
   
2. Predicting what the weather will be  ( meteorology , weather forecasting )
   predicting what the weather will be