smattering — a small amount of superficial knowledge about a subject
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small amount of superficial knowledge about a subject
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsmætərɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 어떤 주제에 대한 얕고 단편적인 지식
Korean pronunciation: **스매**터링
Example Sentences
- Despite his PhD, he only had a smattering of cooking skills and burned water twice.
- She impressed everyone with her smattering of five languages, until they realized she could only say 'hello' and 'where's the bathroom?' in each.
- His smattering of medical knowledge made him the family's unofficial doctor for everything from headaches to broken bones.
smattering
NOUN//ˈsmætərɪŋ//
a small amount of superficial knowledge about a subject
a young student stands at the front gesturing awkwardly while trying to explain complex scientific diagrams on a whiteboard behind them. The student points confidently at different parts of the diagram but their uncertain expression reveals they only understand bits and pieces. Their explanation clearly lacks depth as they skip over important details and focus only on basic surface-level information. The professor in the front row takes notes with a slightly concerned expression while other students exchange knowing glances. someone with only a small amount of superficial knowledge about a subject
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Origin
From the Middle English verb 'smatter' meaning 'to talk superficially or chatter.' The word evolved to describe superficial or incomplete knowledge of a subject.
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“Despite his PhD, he only had a smattering of cooking skills and burned water twice.”
“She impressed everyone with her smattering of five languages, until they realized she could only say 'hello' and 'where's the bathroom?' in each.”
“His smattering of medical knowledge made him the family's unofficial doctor for everything from headaches to broken bones.”
“A smattering of computer programming is enough to automate simple tasks.”
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