Meaning & use
climatology
The scientific study of climate and how it varies across regions and over long periods of time.
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Her background in climatology helped her model future drought patterns in the region.
Climatology relies heavily on data collected over decades rather than single seasons.
A note on using this word
Distinguish from meteorology, which studies short-term weather rather than long-term climate patterns.
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