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Smattering

/ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/

A superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject.

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noun
  1. 1

    A superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject.

    "She knows a smattering of Greek, but not enough to carry on a conversation."

  2. 2

    A small number or amount of something.

    "There’s only a smattering of people who oppose the first amendment."

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