assortment

assortment

English

Etymology

    From assort + -ment.

    Pronunciation

    • (UK) IPA(key): /əˈsɔːtmənt/
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    Noun

    assortment (plural assortments)

    1. A collection of varying but related items.
      This box has an assortment of chocolates. There's a picture on the cover so you know which is which.
      The tool and die department stocks various hardware assortments, such as cap screws in most thread sizes and assorted lengths.

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