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assortment

Pronunciation: [əˈsɔrtmənt]

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Learn how to use assortment in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “variety”

(noun) an assortment means having a mix of different things. Imagine going to a store and finding many different kinds of candies all together. That group of candies is an assortment.

Example

The store had a wonderful assortment of fruits that looked fresh and delicious.

Example

There was no assortment of books in the library; they only had the same few titles.

Example

What kind of assortment did you choose for the party?

Context: “collection”

(noun) an assortment can also refer to a selection of items put together for a specific purpose. It's like picking different toys to create a fun play set.

Example

She bought an assortment of art supplies for her class project.

Example

He realized he had no assortment of tools for fixing things around the house.

Example

Can you show me the assortment you picked for the science fair?

How to pronounce assortment

Pronunciation: [əˈsɔrtmənt]

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