Smattering (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small number or amount; "only a handful of responses were received".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The lecture on quantum physics was attended by only a smattering of students from the entire university.
- A smattering of applause greeted the speaker as she took the stage for her keynote address.
- The new restaurant received a smattering of positive reviews on social media, but mostly negative ones.
- The small town had only a smattering of residents who still spoke the traditional dialect.
- After the concert, the street was left with only a smattering of trash, thanks to the diligent cleanup efforts of the organizers.
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Meaning 2
A slight or superficial understanding of a subject.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.