meteorograph: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low (Technical/Specialist)Formal / Technical / Scientific
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What does “meteorograph” mean?
A scientific instrument that automatically records meteorological data such as temperature, pressure, and humidity.
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Meaning and Definition
A scientific instrument that automatically records meteorological data such as temperature, pressure, and humidity.
1) A self-recording instrument used in meteorology. 2) Any device that creates a graphical record of weather conditions over time. 3) Historically, a combined instrument for measuring multiple atmospheric parameters.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning. Spelling is consistent. The term is equally rare in both varieties.
Connotations
Both varieties carry a technical, somewhat antiquated connotation, suggesting older or historical instrumentation rather than modern digital systems.
Frequency
Extremely rare in everyday language in both the UK and US. Used almost exclusively in academic meteorology, history of science, or museum contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “meteorograph” in a Sentence
The meteorograph recorded [data]A meteorograph was used to [verb]Data from the meteorograph showed [clause]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “meteorograph” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The meteorograph readings were crucial for the Victorian study.
- They discovered a box of meteorograph charts in the observatory attic.
American English
- The meteorograph data proved the hypothesis.
- A meteorograph exhibit is featured at the science museum.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Used in historical, meteorological, or history of science papers to describe specific recording instruments from the 19th or early 20th centuries.
Everyday
Not used in everyday conversation. Unfamiliar to the general public.
Technical
Used in very specialised technical writing on meteorological instrumentation, museum catalogues of scientific instruments, or restoration contexts.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “meteorograph”
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Antonyms of “meteorograph”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “meteorograph”
- Misspelling as 'meteorgraph' or 'meterograph'.
- Confusing it with a 'meteorometer' (which measures but does not necessarily record).
- Using it to refer to modern digital weather stations.
- Incorrect pronunciation stress on the third syllable ('o') instead of the first ('mee').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Not exactly. A meteorograph is a specific type of recording instrument, often mechanical and historical. A modern digital weather station may include recording functions but is not typically called a meteorograph.
No, it is far too technical and rare. Use terms like 'weather station', 'weather gauge', or simply 'instrument that records the weather'.
No, it is far beyond the scope of general English proficiency exams due to its extreme technical specificity and low frequency.
'Meteorological recorder' or 'automated weather recorder'. The specific term 'meteorograph' is largely reserved for historical contexts.
A scientific instrument that automatically records meteorological data such as temperature, pressure, and humidity.
Meteorograph is usually formal / technical / scientific in register.
Meteorograph: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmiː.ti.ə.rə.ɡrɑːf/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmiː.ti.ə.roʊ.ˌɡræf/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a METEORologist writing a GRAPH of the weather. A METEOROGRAPH is the machine that does the writing for them.
Conceptual Metaphor
A SCRIBE FOR THE SKY (an instrument that writes down the story of the atmosphere).
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary function of a meteorograph?