English noun: smattering | |||
1. | smattering (quantity) a small number or amount | ||
Samples | Only a handful of responses were received. | ||
Synonyms | handful | ||
Broader (hypernym) | small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity | ||
2. | smattering (cognition) a slight or superficial understanding of a subject | ||
Broader (hypernym) | apprehension, discernment, savvy, understanding | ||