METEOROLOGY
meteorology
(noun) the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather)
meteorology, weather forecasting
(noun) predicting what the weather will be
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
meteorology (countable and uncountable, plural meteorologies)
The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting.
The atmospheric phenomena in a specific region or period.
Synonyms
• See also meteorology
Source: Wiktionary
Me`te*or*ol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. météorologie. See Meteor.]
Definition: The science which treats of the atmosphere and its phenomena,
particularly of its variations of heat and moisture, of its winds,
storms, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition