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clutter Definition

clut·ter (klutər)

noun

  1. a number of things scattered in disorder; jumble
  2. Etymology: var. of clatter

    Dialectal clatter
  3. the interference on a radarscope caused by hills, buildings, etc.

Etymology: var. of clotter < clot

transitive verb

to put into disorder; jumble: often with up

intransitive verb

Dialectal to make a clatter; bustle

clutter Related Forms

clut·tery adjective

clutter Synonyms

clutter

n.

clutter Usage Examples

Object

screen: Don't clutter the screen with lots of different fonts.

Converse of object

  • eliminate: Let's say your goal is to eliminate the clutter in your home.
  • avoid: Moderate, avoid screen clutter, too much sound, too much activity.
  • reduce: To reduce clutter, report images now reside in their own folder.
  • remove: Remove clutter, widen aisles, ensure floors are not slippery.
  • clear: An example of a short-term goal would be to clear the clutter from your office or to contact your old friends.

Adjective modifier

  • unnecessary: Information on each page is specific to the topic or task and there is no unnecessary clutter to distract the user.
  • navigational: Neilsen suggests the following methods of reducing navigational clutter.
  • unwanted: Alternatively it's a great place for you to get rid of some of the unwanted clutter around the house.
  • desktop: Note Wonder is a " note browser " program that replaces paper notes, reducing desktop clutter.
  • mass: Our new products break through the mass market clutter to deliver distinctive toys that inspire the imagination and bring out a child's true character.
  • visual: Plus, Web pages are full of prompts to help users navigate the site, adding to the visual clutter.

Noun used with modifier

  • dial: The dial is luminous and has large markings with minimal dial clutter for maximum legibility.
  • street: A key aspect of the guide is the removal of street clutter.
  • cable: Given the number of input options, you could accumulate lot of cable clutter with this display.
  • market: Our new products break through the mass market clutter to deliver distinctive toys that inspire the imagination and bring out a child's true character.
  • ground: Consequently the detection beam is usually set with its maximum at an angle of about 3 o to reduce the likelihood of ground clutter.
  • screen: Moderate, avoid screen clutter, too much sound, too much activity.

Followed by a transitive particle

up: Therefore most bins remain to clutter up the junction for most of the day.

Preposition: of

cable: Transmitter Room Wiring As it used to be: a clutter of cables hanging from the Tx room ceiling.

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