assortment

[uh-sawrt-muhnt]

noun

1. the act of assorting; distribution; classification.

2. a collection of various kinds of things; a mixed collection.

assortment

/ əˈsɔːtmənt /

noun

1. a collection or group of various things or sorts

2. the act of assorting

Other Word Forms

• reassortment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of assortment¹

First recorded in 1605–15; assort + -ment

Example Sentences

When they meet, Thia only has an upper body, but her supercomputer of a brain guides Dek to safety and through an assortment of other natural dangers.

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Hungry fish floated nearby and eyed the assortment of tasty creatures.

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Perry, similarly, had faced an assortment of undesirable headlines in the last year.

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Outside of the highly-rated schools, Hoover is very family-friendly, and the assortment of community centers, recreational opportunities and playgrounds make the city an excellent place for families with children.

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A mix of store-bought animatronics, handmade props and found objects — vintage lamps, creatures with elongated necks and an assortment of mystical, witchy knickknacks, fill every nook.

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Related Words

• array 
• collection 
• combination 
• hodgepodge 
• jumble 
• mishmash 
• mixture 
• selection 
• sort