Assortment Meaning

/əˈsɔːtmənt/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounA collection of varying but related items.

We also have lenses in our assortment.
We also have lentils in our assortment.
A clocktower is full of an assortment of doodads and doohickies.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The bakery offers a wide ____ of pastries, including croissants, muffins, and scones.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The store has a large ____ of rare and exotic fruits from the tropics.

Etymology tree English assort Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English assortment From assort + -ment.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The bakery offers a wide ____ of pastries, including croissants, muffins, and scones.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The store has a large ____ of rare and exotic fruits from the tropics.

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