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Scattering

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈskætəɹɪŋ

Definitions

  1. A small quantity of something being dispersed (at random points).
  2. The total number of votes awarded to nonmajor or unlisted candidates.
  3. The process whereby a beam of waves or particles is dispersed by collisions or similar interactions.

Equivalents

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Examples

“There will be a scattering of showers, with heavy rain⟳ in places.”
“Only a light⟳ scattering of flaws sticks out.”
“There was something distinctly low-key, even wilfully alienating about the band’s performance. A scattering of OK Computer tracks were interspersed with more abstract latterday material – the clatter of 15 Step and Myxamatosis.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

scattering function Scatteringly scatterling scattermouch scatterometer scatterometry

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