scattering
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Definitions ofscattering
- To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.
Example: "The crowd scattered in terror."
- To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.
Example: "Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall."
- To deflect (radiation or particles).
- To occur or fall at widely spaced intervals.
- To frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow.
Example: "to scatter hopes or plans"
- To be dispersed upon.
Example: "Desiccated stalks scattered the fields."
- A small quantity of something occurring at irregular intervals and dispersed at random points,
Example: "There will be a scattering of showers, with heavy rain in places."
- (elections) The total number of votes awarded to nonmajor or unlisted candidates.
- The process whereby a beam of waves or particles is dispersed by collisions or similar interactions.
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