dispersion
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The spreading out of things over an area, or, in statistics, how spread out a set of values is.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "A prism splits white light through _____, spreading it into a rainbow of colors."
Answer: dispersion
In your own words, what does "dispersion" mean?
The spreading out of things over an area, or, in statistics, how spread out a set of values is.
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