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The correct spelling is scattering.
How to pronounce scattering
verb
Say it like: Sca-tte-rin-g
The correct spelling is scattering. To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse. For example: "The crowd scattered in terror."
Usage Examples
“The crowd scattered in terror.”
“Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall.”
“to scatter hopes or plans”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.
- 2.To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.
- 3.To deflect (radiation or particles).
- 4.To occur or fall at widely spaced intervals.
- 5.To frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow.
noun
- 1.A small quantity of something occurring at irregular intervals and dispersed at random points,
- 2.(elections) 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.
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