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Smattering

Smattering Meaning & Definition
Smattering Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Smattering?

[n] a slight or superficial understanding of a subject
[n] a small number or amount; "only a handful of responses were received"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Smattering: handful

Related Terms | Find terms related to Smattering:

See Also | apprehension | discernment | savvy | small indefinite amount | small indefinite quantity | understanding

Smattering In Webster's Dictionary

\Smat"ter*ing\, n. 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.

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