Word
assortment
Phoneticsas·sort·ment, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈsɔɹtmənt/
UK/ɐsˈɔːtmənt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a collection of different things or people that are grouped together. You use this when there is a variety of items in one place.
n. a collection of various types of things or people; a diverse group or mixture. Refers to a set of items that differ in kind but are presented together.
Examples
“The shop sells a wide assortment of colorful candies.”
“The hotel breakfast offered an impressive assortment of fresh fruits, pastries, and local cheeses.”
“The library contains an eclectic assortment of rare manuscripts and modern first editions, reflecting the diverse interests of its original benefactor.”
Examples
simple
“The shop sells a wide assortment of colorful candies.”
contextual
“The hotel breakfast offered an impressive assortment of fresh fruits, pastries, and local cheeses.”
complex
“The library contains an eclectic assortment of rare manuscripts and modern first editions, reflecting the diverse interests of its original benefactor.”
Usage
Often paired with the preposition 'of' and modified by adjectives like 'wide', 'varied', or 'diverse'.
Real-World Examples
“Yet the category includes a remarkably diverse assortment of foods, making it difficult to judge their health effects as a single group.” “If you’re an experienced baker with an assortment of bakeware, you can also choose another pan that holds half or double the volume of the original.” “I intend to explore this assortment of ten fantastic butternut squash recipes, beginning with Ali Slagle's pasta featuring butternut squash, kale, and brown butter.” “The sweet also plays a starring role in the traditional Maharashtrian faraal , an assortment of savoury and sweet snacks typically prepared during the festival and shared with visiting family and friends.” Etymology
From assort + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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