Definition of scatter - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
distributiontr./intr. spread things loosely over an areatr./intr.
- She scattered seeds in the garden.
2.
dispersetr. cause to separate and go in different directionstr.
- The sound of sirens scattered the crowd..
3.
patternintr. occur at widely spaced intervalsintr.
- Raindrops scattered throughout the day.
4.
disruptiontr. UK frustrate or overthrow planstr. UK
- The unexpected news scattered their plans.
5.
physicstr. TECH. deflect radiation or particlestr. TECH.
- The material scatters light effectively.
Noun
1.
small amountsmall, dispersed amount of something
- A scatter of applause followed the performance..
2.
randomnessrandom distribution in different directions
- The scatter of data points was analyzed.
Expressions with scatter
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cause people or things to go in all directions
The villagers were scattered to the four winds after the storm.
disperse quickly in different directions
When the alarm rang, the students scattered like leaves.
small decorative pillow used on sofas or beds
She arranged the scatter cushions neatly on the couch..
spread cremated remains in a special place
They decided to scatter his ashes in the ocean.
small decorative pin worn on clothing
She attached a vintage scatter pin to her lapel for the event..
read data from non-contiguous locations into a buffer
The program uses scatter read to optimize data access.
graph showing relationship between two variables
The scatter diagram showed a clear trend between age and income.
graph showing data points for two variables
The scatter plot shows the relationship between height and weight.
distribute data across multiple locations then collect it
The algorithm will scatter gather the data efficiently.
small rug placed in a room for decoration or comfort
She placed a colorful scatter rug by the fireplace..
Origin of scatter
Old Norse, skatra (to scatter)
Terms with scatter included in their meaning
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scatter
be scattered or spread around
scattering
move or scatter something over a wide area
action
scatter objects in different directions
splatter
cause a liquid to scatter in drops
arrangement
scatter or intersperse with small objects
de-icing
scatter salt on icy surfaces
scatter
cause a substance to fall in small amounts
movement
scatter in different directions
spread
scatter or disperse widely
disorder
scatter items carelessly around a place
actions
scatter many small things over or throughout something
agriculture
scatter seeds on the ground for growth
sprinkling
scatter or sprinkle a liquid over something
scattering
scatter over someone or something
scatter
cause something to vanish by scattering
scatter
distribute or scatter about in various places
environment
scatter objects around an area
water
hit liquid causing it to scatter
carelessness
carelessly toss or scatter things
scattering
causing something to scatter or disperse
gardening
scatter over a surface through a sieve
agriculture
scatter seeds over a large area
meteorology
scatter particles to cause rain
prohibit spreading
do not spread or scatter
Examples of scatter in a sentence
He scattered the papers all over the desk. The wind scattered the leaves. The children scattered when the bell rang. Small villages scatter along the coastline. Wildflowers were scattered across the field. The sudden storm scattered their outdoor event.
Her unexpected arrival scattered his carefully laid plans. The device is designed to scatter neutrons efficiently. Scientists observed how the particles scatter in the experiment. There was a scatter of stars in the night sky. A scatter of leaves covered the ground. The scatter of stars was breathtaking. We studied the scatter of seeds in the field.
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- French:éparpiller, dispersion, ...
- German:streuen, Streuung, ...
- Italian:spargere, dispersione, ...
- Spanish:esparcir, esparcimiento, ...
- Portuguese:espalhar, dispersão, ...
- Chinese:撒, 零星少量, ...
- Japanese:ばらまく, 少量, ...
- Arabic:نَثَرَ, تَناثُر, ...
- Hebrew:לְפַזֵּר, פִּיזּוּר, ...
- Russian:разбрасывать, горстка, ...
- Ukrainian:розкидати, розсип, ...
- Hindi:बिखेरना, थोड़ी मात्रा, ...
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