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assortment

noun
as·​sort·​ment | \ -ˈsȯrt-mÉ™nt 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.

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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 Companies can also use secondhand products to fill out their assortment. Marc Bain, Quartzy, "ThredUp is helping big stores sell recycled clothes," 21 Aug. 2019 An assortment of trading cards autographed by sports all-time greats brought a flurry of excited bidding; cards signed by Joe DiMaggio, Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, Wayne Gretzky, Dale Earnhart, and Michael Phelps were included. Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland.com, "Pig roast raises money for Free Clinic of Medina County," 18 Aug. 2019 With the junior quarterback leading the way, an assortment of offensive weapons and an immensely talented, if somewhat unproven, defense, the Longhorns loom as Oklahoma’s greatest threat. Nick Moyle, ExpressNews.com, "Big 12 looking like three-team race in 2019," 17 Aug. 2019 The collection comes in a variety of colors, inviting people to build their product assortment in the way that best expresses their identity and needs. Sara Radin, Teen Vogue, "FFORA Is a New Line of Functional and Fashionable Accessories for Wheelchair Users," 30 July 2019 The store carries our full assortment: lighting, furniture, the HAY Kitchen Market product, and much more. Ella Riley-adams, Vogue, "Mette Hay’s Guide to a Design-Filled Weekend in Copenhagen," 18 June 2019 Briny, wonderful Chincoteague oysters were plated on ice with an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink assortment of condiments, including a novelty bottle of Tabasco sauce. Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Inconsistent food and service make for a frustrating dining experience at Inner Harbor’s Blackwall Hitch," 15 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 | \ É™-ˈsȯrt-mÉ™nt 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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