adj
Meaning 1
Covering a broad range in a random and unsystematic way.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: scattergun
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
scattershot
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adjective satellite
Meaning 2
covering a wide range in a haphazard way
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From scatter + shot.