ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Assortment

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈsɔːtmənt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Assortment is a noun meaning A collection of varying but related items.

Meaning

A collection of varying but related items.

Example Sentences

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.

Word Forms

Synonyms for assortment

Depending on context, synonyms include diversity, variety, potpourri, miscellany, mixture, miscellanea.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mixture, variety, miscellanea, motley, miscellany, potpourri.

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