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assortment

noun
as·​sort·​ment | \ -ˈsȯrt-mənt How to pronounce assortment (audio) \

Definition of assortment

1a : the act of assorting
b : the state of being assorted
2 : a collection of assorted things or persons

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Examples of assortment in a Sentence

The book has a wonderful assortment of characters. You can choose from a wide assortment of options.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Red Beet features an assortment of sandwiches and sides with local meats and organic vegetables — sausage, pork, onion, tomatoes, potatoes, red cabbage, kale and more. — Samantha Davenport, Anchorage Daily News, "‘Umiak,’ ‘quesa-deer-a’ and fresh oysters: How Alaskans put their own spin on state fair food," 29 Aug. 2019 Dacha’s Navy Yard neighbor, Bluejacket, will also have its own assortment of treats for dogs and deals on its reliably good beer selection for humans from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. No cover charges. — Washington Post, "11 things to do in the D.C. area this week," 26 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of assortment

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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More Definitions for assortment

assortment

noun

English Language Learners Definition of assortment

: a group or collection of different things or people

assortment

noun
as·​sort·​ment | \ ə-ˈsȯrt-mənt How to pronounce assortment (audio) \

Kids Definition of assortment

1 : the act of sorting into groups
2 : a group or collection of various or different things or persons an assortment of snacks

assortment

Medical Definition of assortment

— see independent assortment

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