assortment
Pronunciation: [əˈsɔrtmənt]
Word
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?
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