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assortment

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈsɔɹtmənt// UK //ɐsˈɔːtmənt// as·sort·ment

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From assort + -ment.

Usage

Often paired with the preposition 'of' and modified by adjectives like 'wide', 'varied', or 'diverse'.

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