Definition of "dispersion" []

• The act or process of dispersing. (noun)
• The state of being dispersed. (noun)
• The Diaspora of the Jews. (noun)
• Statistics The degree of scatter of data, usually about an average value, such as the median. (noun)
• Physics Separation of a complex wave into its component parts according to a given characteristic, such as frequency or wavelength. (noun)

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• "The particular works of each are manifestations of the general character of his lifework, whether it was of faith and love whereby alone we can please God and escape condemnation. pass -- Greek, "conduct yourselves during." sojourning -- The outward state of the Jews in their dispersion is an emblem of the sojourner-like state of all believers in this world, away from our true Fatherland. fear -- reverential, not slavish."
• "A very famous and well-known example of dispersion is illustrated on the cover of a classic Pink Floyd album:"
• "In any case, in this example, dispersion is acceptable."