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Webster 1913 Edition

Smattering

Smat′ter-ing

,
Noun.
A slight, superficial knowledge of something; sciolism.
I had a great desire, not able to attain to a superficial skill in any, to have some
smattering
in all.
Burton.

Webster 1828 Edition

Smattering

SMAT'TERING

,
Noun.
A slight superficial knowledge. [This is the word commonly used.]

Definition 2024

smattering

smattering

English

Noun

smattering ‎(countable and uncountable, plural smatterings)

  1. A superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject.
    She knows a smattering of Greek, but not enough to carry on a conversation.
  2. A small number or amount of something.
    There’s only a smattering of people who oppose the first amendment.

Synonyms

  • (small amount): see also Wikisaurus:modicum.

Translations

Verb

smattering

  1. present participle of smatter

Anagrams

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsmæ.tə(ɹ).ɪŋ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈsmæɾɹ̩ɪŋ/

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