Meanings
- USA federal government agency dedicated to scientifically studying the oceans and atmosphere. The NOAA is a part of the United States Department of Commerce.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounan agency in the Department of Commerce that maps the oceans and conserves their living resources; predicts changes to the earth's environment; provides weather reports and forecasts floods and hurricanes and other natural disasters related to weather
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Cite this entry
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/National%20Oceanic%20and%20Atmospheric%20Administration
“National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/National%20Oceanic%20and%20Atmospheric%20Administration. Accessed November 5, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/National%20Oceanic%20and%20Atmospheric%20Administration.
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