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scattering
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
scattering
(noun)
scatter
(verb)
scattering
/
ˈ
skætərɪŋ/
noun
plural
scatterings
scattering
/
ˈ
skætərɪŋ/
noun
plural
scatterings
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCATTERING
[
count
]
:
a small number or group of things or people that are seen or found at different places or times
—
usually +
of
The museum had a
scattering of
visitors last week.
There were
scatterings of
geese in the park.
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