a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
"the first scatterings of green"
"a sprinkling of grey at his temples"
the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions
"When sunlight passes through the atmosphere, scattering occurs as gas molecules deflect photons in random directions due to collisions."
a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
"The sudden scattering of rain left us drenched while our neighbors stood dry just a few yards away."
spreading widely or driving off
"The loud noise caused the birds to scatter, flying away in every direction."
the act of scattering
"The wind caused the scattering of dry leaves across the garden path."
A small quantity of something occurring at irregular intervals and dispersed at random points,
"The scattering of wildflowers across the hillside created a colorful mosaic that changed with every step taken by the hiker."
In plain English: Scattering is when things spread out loosely over an area instead of staying together in one place.
"The scattering of seeds across the field helped ensure that some would grow even if others were eaten by birds."
Usage: Use scattering to describe items or people that are spread out loosely over an area rather than being tightly grouped. This noun often refers to the result of a distribution process where elements appear randomly spaced across a surface or region.
present participle and gerund of scatter
"The scattering of seeds across the field ensured that every part of the garden would eventually bloom."
In plain English: To scatter means to throw things around so they end up spread out over an area instead of staying together.
"The wind was scattering the leaves across the yard."