Scattering

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Scattering

verb

  1. To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.

    "The crowd scattered in terror."

  2. To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.

    "Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall."

  3. To deflect (radiation or particles).
  4. To occur or fall at widely spaced intervals.
  5. To frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow.

    "to scatter hopes or plans"

noun

  1. A small quantity of something occurring at irregular intervals and dispersed at random points,

    "There will be a scattering of showers, with heavy rain in places."

  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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