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assortment

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈsɔrtmənt/ · UK /əˈsɔːtmənt/

assortment means: A group of different kinds of things, usually of the same general type.

noun

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A group of different kinds of things, usually of the same general type.

  • The box contains an assortment of chocolates.
  • She brought a colorful assortment of scarves.
  • We found an odd assortment of tools in the drawer.

How to use it: an assortment of something (The shop offers an assortment of fresh pastries.)

Similar words: selection, variety, collection, range

Common phrases: assortment of something, wide assortment, mixed assortment

Questions about assortment

What does assortment mean?

A group of different kinds of things, usually of the same general type.

What is assortment in other languages?

Türkçe: çeşit · Español: surtido · Français: assortiment · Deutsch: Sortiment · Italiano: assortimento · 日本語: 詰め合わせ

How do you pronounce assortment?

In American English /əˈsɔrtmənt/; in British English /əˈsɔːtmənt/.

How do you use assortment in a sentence?

The box contains an assortment of chocolates. She brought a colorful assortment of scarves.

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