smattering

smat·ter·ing

S0493200 (smăt′ər-ĭng)n.1. A superficial knowledge of something, especially a language: I picked up a smattering of German while on vacation in Germany.2. A small, scattered amount or number: a smattering of raindrops.

smattering

(ˈsmætərɪŋ) n1. a slight or superficial knowledge2. a small amount ˈsmatteringly adv

smat•ter•ing

(ˈsmæt ər ɪŋ)

n. a slight, superficial, or introductory knowledge of something: a smattering of Latin. [1530–40]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	smattering - a small number or amount; "only a handful of responses were received"handfulsmall indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
	2.	smattering - a slight or superficial understanding of a subjectdiscernment, 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

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