Definition of "sprinkling" [sprin•kling]

• A small amount or quantity; a modicum. (noun)
• A small quantity scattered or sparsely distributed. (noun)

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• ""Your sprinkling is all wrong," he complained next."
• "This sprinkling is analogous to the sprinkled blood of the Passover."
• "Actually, Alex joined us in sprinkling fish sauce all over her meal tonight."