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SMATTERING

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A slight or superficial understanding of a subjectplay

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("smattering" is a kind of...):

apprehension; discernment; savvy; understanding (the cognitive condition of someone who understands)

Derivation:

smatter (speak with spotty or superficial knowledge)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A small number or amountplay

Example:

only a handful of responses were received

Synonyms:

handful; smattering

Classified under:

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure

Hypernyms ("smattering" is a kind of...):

small indefinite amount; small indefinite quantity (an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude)

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