scarcely any vs scattering

scarcely any

scattering

noun
  • The total number of votes awarded to nonmajor or unlisted candidates. 

  • The process whereby a beam of waves or particles is dispersed by collisions or similar interactions. 

  • A small quantity of something occurring at irregular intervals and dispersed at random points. 

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