smattering
/ˈsmætərɪŋ/
noun
- A small, superficial amount of knowledge about a subject.
- He picked up a smattering of history from watching documentaries.
- After a few weeks of classes, she had a smattering of coding skills.
- I only have a smattering of French, enough to order coffee.
- A small number or amount of something scattered here and there.
- Only a smattering of guests arrived on time for the party.
- The garden had a smattering of early spring flowers.
- There was a smattering of applause after the speech.
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