Definitions

1. noun

The process or state of being scattered or spread out over a wide area.

“The company’s marketing team worked on reducing the dispersion of their product’s distribution.”

2. noun

A mixture of different kinds of things, especially in a disorderly or confusing way.

“The dispersion of cultures in the city made it a fascinating place to visit.”

3. noun

A spreading or dispersal of light, especially by refraction or reflection.

“The dispersion of light through the prism created a beautiful spectrum.”

4. verb

To scatter or spread something out over a wide area.

“The wind dispersed the seeds of the trees throughout the forest.”

5. verb

To separate or disperse different things, especially in a confusing way.

“The new policy dispersed the crowd of protesters in the city.”

6. verb

To spread or disperse light, especially by refraction or reflection.

“The lens dispersed the light beam through the room.”