Smattering

Smattering (N)

Pronunciation: /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

Word Meaning:

1. A small amount or quantity of something, especially knowledge or understanding, that is superficial or limited.

Uses in Sentence:

1. She only had a smattering of French, enough to order a meal but not hold a conversation.
2. The new employee has a smattering of experience in marketing, but she’s eager to learn more.
3. He claimed to have a smattering of knowledge about quantum physics, but it was clear he didn’t understand the subject deeply.

Synonyms:

1. Scattering
2. Dabbling
3. Modicum
4. Dash
5. Trifle

Antonyms:

1. Profusion
2. Abundance
3. Mastery
4. Expertise
5. Comprehensive

Word Meaning in Hindi:

1. मामूली (Maamooli), अल्प (Alp), थोड़ा-बहुत (Thoda-Bahut)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. उसके पास सिर्फ थोड़ा-बहुत फ्रेंच था, जिससे खाना मंगवा सकती थी लेकिन बातचीत नहीं कर सकती थी। (She only had a smattering of French, enough to order a meal but not hold a conversation.)
2. नई सलाहकार के पास विपणन में अल्प अनुभव है, लेकिन वह और भी अधिक सीखने के लिए उत्सुक है। (The new employee has a smattering of experience in marketing, but she’s eager to learn more.)
3. उसने दावा किया कि उसके पास क्वांटम भौतिकी के बारे में थोड़ा-बहुत ज्ञान है, लेकिन स्पष्ट था कि उसे विषय को गहराई से समझने की कमी थी। (He claimed to have a smattering of knowledge about quantum physics, but it was clear he didn’t understand the subject deeply.)