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Assortment Definition & Meaning

assortment
noun
  1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions"
  2. the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type

"Assortment" in song lyrics

See how assortment is used in real songs:

  • "with a strange collection of weapons I got a good assortment"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Celph Titled — Murder-Death-Kill
  • "I bought the jumbo assortment"
    Kam — Holiday Madness
  • "Amongst dead swordfish sort of corpse assortment"
    OuterSpace f/ Celph Titled, Chief Kamachi — The Last Supper

Usage tips for "assortment"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "assortment" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for assortment to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does assortment mean?
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions" the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
What part of speech is assortment?
Assortment is a noun.
How many definitions does assortment have?
Assortment has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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