assortment
Americannoun
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the act of assorting; distribution; classification.
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a collection of various kinds of things; a mixed collection.
noun
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a collection or group of various things or sorts
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the act of assorting
Other Word Forms
- reassortment noun
Etymology
Origin of assortment
Example Sentences
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Uber, seeking to lay claim to the robotaxi space as Waymo and Tesla grow their operations, has been striking partnership deals with an assortment of carmakers and autonomous technology companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Those enhancements include better brand assortment, enhanced in-store experience, bulked up staffing, and seamless digital integration.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
It’s a bit like an assortment of individual tiles that collectively add up to a mosaic.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026
JR Smith realized he was going to skip college for the NBA after dominating the McDonald’s Game in 2004, scoring 25 points on an assortment of dunks and long-range jumpers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
The hallway had filled with an assortment of costumed kids now that the first-period bell was about to ring.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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