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smattering
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smat·ter·ing  (smtr-ng)
n.
1. Superficial or piecemeal knowledge: "a smattering of everything, and a knowledge of nothing" (Charles Dickens).
2. A small, scattered amount or number: a smattering of raindrops.

smattering [ˈsmætərɪŋ]
n
1. a slight or superficial knowledge
2. a small amount
smatteringly  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.smattering - a small number or amountsmattering - a small number or amount; "only a handful of responses were received"
small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
2.smattering - a slight or superficial understanding of a subject
discernment, savvy, understanding, apprehension - the cognitive condition of someone who understands; "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect"

smattering
noun modicum, dash, rudiments, bit, elements, sprinkling, passing acquaintance, nodding acquaintance, smatter a smattering of Greek grammar
Translations
smattering [ˈsmætərɪŋ] N to have a smattering oftener cierta idea or algunas nociones de
I have a smattering of Catalantengo cierta idea or algunas nociones de catalán
smattering [ˈsmætərɪŋ] n
a smattering of sth → quelques notions de qch
smattering
n a smattering of Frenchein paar Brocken Französisch
smattering [ˈsmætrɪŋ] n to have a smattering ofavere un'infarinatura di


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