assortment

English

Etymology

From assort +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /əˈsɔːtmənt/
  • Audio (US):(file)

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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