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Scatter

usgb/ˈskætər/Volume
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Physical Spreading

Often used to describe physical objects being dispersed over an area.

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After the accident, debris was scattered across the highway.
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Intentional Action

Scatter can imply a deliberate action, not just random distribution.

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The gardener scattered fertilizer where the soil was poorest.
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