scattering Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
   sprinkling.
   
   • the first scatterings of green
   • a sprinkling of grey at his temples
2. noun the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions
   
3. noun a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
   sprinkling; sprinkle.
   
4. noun spreading widely or driving off
   dispersion.
   
5. noun the act of scattering
   scatter; strewing.
   
6. verb to cause to separate and go in different directions
   dispel; scatter; break up; disperse; dissipate.
   
   • She waved her hand and scattered the crowds
7. verb move away from each other;
   scatter; disperse; spread out; dissipate.
   
   • The crowds dispersed
   • The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached
8. verb distribute loosely
   dust; sprinkle; scatter; dot; disperse.
   
   • He scattered gun powder under the wagon
9. verb sow by scattering
   scatter.
   
   • scatter seeds
10. verb cause to separate
    scatter; disperse; break up.
    
    • break up kidney stones
    • disperse particles
11. verb strew or distribute over an area
    spread; scatter; spread out.
    
    • He spread fertilizer over the lawn
    • scatter cards across the table

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