| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. A geologist skilled in hydrology.[Wordnet]
2. One skilled in hydrology.[Websters]. | |
Sources: WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) | Top | |
Date "HYDROLOGIST" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references) |
Specialty Definition: HYDROLOGIST
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Administration | A person who studies or is trained in the field of Hydrology. (references) | ||
| Occupations | Studies distribution, disposition, and development of waters of land areas, including form and intensity of precipitation, and modes of return to ocean and atmosphere: Maps and charts water flow and disposition of sediment. Measures changes in water volume due to evaporation and melting of snow. Studies storm occurrences and nature and movement of glaciers, and determines rate of ground absorption and ultimate disposition of water. Evaluates data obtained in reference to such problems as flood and drought forecasting, soil and water conservation programs, and planning water supply, water power, flood control, drainage, irrigation, crop production, and inland navigation projects. (references) | ||
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Specialty Expressions: HYDROLOGIST
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Service hydrologist | Weather | The designated expert of the hydrology program at a WFO. (references) | |
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