'Scattering' definitions:

Definition of 'scattering'

From: WordNet
noun
A small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly; "the first scatterings of green"; "a sprinkling of grey at his temples" [syn: scattering, sprinkling]
noun
The physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions
noun
A light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby [syn: scattering, sprinkle, sprinkling]
noun
Spreading widely or driving off [syn: dispersion, scattering]
noun
The act of scattering [syn: scatter, scattering, strewing]

Definition of 'Scattering'

From: GCIDE
  • Scatter \Scat"ter\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scattered; p. pr. & vb. n. Scattering.] [OE. scateren. See Shatter.]
  • 1. To strew about; to sprinkle around; to throw down loosely; to deposit or place here and there, esp. in an open or sparse order. [1913 Webster]
  • And some are scattered all the floor about. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
  • Why should my muse enlarge on Libyan swains, Their scattered cottages, and ample plains? --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • Teach the glad hours to scatter, as they fly, Soft quiet, gentle love, and endless joy. --Prior. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To cause to separate in different directions; to reduce from a close or compact to a loose or broken order; to dissipate; to disperse. [1913 Webster]
  • Scatter and disperse the giddy Goths. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Hence, to frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow; as, to scatter hopes, plans, or the like. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To disperse; dissipate; spread; strew. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Scattering'

From: GCIDE
  • Scattering \Scat"ter*ing\, a. Going or falling in various directions; not united or aggregated; divided among many; as, scattering votes. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Scattering'

From: GCIDE
  • Scattering \Scat"ter*ing\, n. Act of strewing about; something scattered. --South. [1913 Webster]