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assortment

[ uh-sawrt-muhnt ]

noun

  1. the act of assorting; distribution; classification.
  2. a collection of various kinds of things; a mixed collection.


assortment

/ əˈɔːٳəԳ /

noun

  1. a collection or group of various things or sorts
  2. the act of assorting
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • a·ǰmԳ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of assortment1

First recorded in 1605–15; assort + -ment
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He speaks softly but passionately about his work and the show as we converse before a meal of brisket, cornbread and an assortment of sides.

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“The customer is, I would say, very explorative in their flavor profile when it comes to our assortment of snacks,” Tran continued.

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From the ashes she pulled a strange assortment of survivors: fragments of ceramic plates, misshapen metal and coffee mugs that no public health authority would recommend using.

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This will lead to panic among our tour guides, and an assortment of practical effects.

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Three months ago, when she was fielding major criticism over her handling of the Palisades fire, an assortment of unions declared their support for her.

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