scattering

UK /ˈskætəɹɪŋ/ US /ˈskætəɹɪŋ/

noun 3

Definitions

noun

A small quantity of something being dispersed (at random points).

There will be a scattering of showers, with heavy rain in places.

Only a light scattering of flaws sticks out.

The total number of votes awarded to nonmajor or unlisted candidates.

The process whereby a beam of waves or particles is dispersed by collisions or similar interactions.

Collocations

ADJ.

busy, dry, light, over

VERB + SCATTERING

coined, leaves, unmade

SCATTERING + NOUN

computer, crumbs, flaws, grain, jews, pillows, showers, sunlight

PREP.

about, across, from, in, on, on, with

ADV.

only

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the act of scattering

scatter
strewing

noun — spreading widely or driving off

dispersion

noun — a light shower that falls in some locations and not others n

noun — a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

sprinkling

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

There will be a scattering of showers, with heavy rain in places.

Wiktionary

Only a light scattering of flaws sticks out.

Wiktionary

There was something distinctly low-key, even wilfully alienating about the band’s performance. A scattering of OK Computer tracks were interspersed with more abstract latterday material – the clatter

Wiktionary

As usual the peasants are busy scattering grain seeds.

Tatoeba · #66109

The farmer is scattering seeds over the field.

Tatoeba · #282312

The farmers were scattering seed on the fields.

Tatoeba · #282323

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