About The Word Smattering
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Smattering
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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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