Pronunciation: /ˈskætər/
noun a small, dispersed amount or number of something
A1 The scatter of leaves on the ground made a beautiful pattern.
A2 She noticed a scatter of crumbs on the table after the party.
B1 The scatter of stars in the night sky was mesmerizing.
B2 The scatter of evidence at the crime scene made it difficult to piece together what happened.
C1 The scatter of data points on the graph indicated a possible correlation.
C2 The scatter of art pieces in the gallery showcased a diverse range of styles and techniques.
verb to throw or drop in various random directions
A1 She scattered the seeds in the garden.
A2 The wind scattered the leaves all over the yard.
B1 The children scattered when they heard the teacher approaching.
B2 The protesters scattered as soon as the police arrived.
C1 The artist carefully scattered paint across the canvas to create a unique texture.
C2 The hacker attempted to scatter false information across the internet to create confusion.
adjective dispersed or spread out in various directions
A1 The scatter toys were all over the floor.
A2 The scatter clouds made the sky look beautiful.
B1 The scatter leaves covered the ground in autumn.
B2 The scatter arrangement of flowers created a stunning centerpiece.
C1 The scatter distribution of resources led to inequality in the region.
C2 The scatter placement of artwork in the gallery was intentional and thought-provoking.
formal The wind caused the leaves to scatter across the lawn.
informal I accidentally knocked over the box and now the contents are scattered everywhere.
slang The party was so wild, people were scatter all over the place.
figurative Her thoughts were scattered, making it difficult for her to focus on the task at hand.
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