The scatter profile of a chromosome karyotype on a microscopic slide. Well spread chromosomes enable the karyologist to count and pair the chromosomes, and classify the organism to species level.
Bob: I was looking at your karyotype slides. I must say you got pretty good spreads.
Jane: Thanks, I dropped the cells from two feet up!
Bob: As they say, "Happiness is a good spread," I hope you get good G-banded karyotypes.
A workplace meal provided by a client to a business. Usually in a service related industry. Could range from the small "spread" like a Munchkins and Coffee, to the larger spreads such as a catered affair.
Also, a meal provided by employer.
Employee 1: "Hey guys, you gotta see this spread! It's in the break-room. They've got chicken, rib tips, mashed potatos, and Mac and Cheese!"
Employee 2: "Sh*t, I better get there before the line gets thick! LATER!"