Associations to the word «Smattering»

Wiktionary

SMATTERING, noun. A superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject.
SMATTERING, noun. A small number or amount of something.
SMATTERING, verb. Present participle of smatter

Dictionary definition

SMATTERING, noun. A small number or amount; "only a handful of responses were received".
SMATTERING, noun. A slight or superficial understanding of a subject.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke