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assortment

assortment

36 3.5
A collection of different things, like books or food
  • noun
  • /əˈsɔrtmənt/
translation icon : variedad
  • For the party, we prepared an assortment of appetizers, including dips, cheese, and fruit.
  • a wide assortment
  • include a wide assortment
  • an odd assortment

Matte knife, single edge razor blades, bailing wire, an assortment of screws, bolts, nuts.

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Examples

Synonyms

variety
vsassortment
582 1.3

A group of different kinds of things

is a grouped set of different items rather than the general state
combination
vsassortment
553 2.3

A mixture of things or parts that form one thing

is the group of different types, not necessarily merged into one unit
range
vsassortment
276 2.0

A set of different things of the same kind

is about a mixed group of types rather than variation within one kind
mixture
vsassortment
125 1.6

Different things put together, for example foods or ingredients

is a grouped set of different kinds without implying blending
collection
vsassortment
93 1.9

The act of gathering things for a particular purpose

is the neutral set of different types rather than the act of gathering
a mix of
vsassortment
58 1.8

Different things put together form one thing

is a grouped variety of types rather than a loose combined mass
mixed bag
vsassortment
  • Informal
17 3.7

A group of things, people, or results with both good and bad parts

is a neutral group of different types without quality judgement
aggregation
vsassortment
11 6.1

A group of things joined together as one whole

is the grouped set itself, not the process of gathering
smorgasbord
vsassortment
11 7.0

A wide variety of things to choose from

is a plain grouped set, not emphasising large scale diversity
grouping
vsassortment
10 2.7

People or things that form one unit

is the set of different types, not just any classified unit
potpourri
vsassortment
7 7.2

A varied collection of different things and styles

is a plain gathered collection without implied special variety
conglomeration
vsassortment
7 7.4

A group of different things gathered in one place

is a grouped collection rather than an unstructured mass
assemblage
vsassortment
7 5.5

A group of things put together, like parts or materials

is the general grouped form, not stressing the act of putting them together
smorgasbord of
vsassortment
3 6.3

A wide selection of different things to choose from

is a simple gathered set without special emphasis on size
motley
vsassortment
2 8.2

A mixed group of people or things that are very different

is a general grouped set, not stressing odd or mismatched items
miscellany
vsassortment
  • Literature
1 7.9

A group of different small things like papers or photos

is the general grouped set, not limited to specific kinds of items
shmear
vsassortment
  • Informal
1 9.9

A set of things sold or used together for one price

is a group of different types, not specifically a sold or bought set
olio
vsassortment
1 9.9

A mixed collection of things from many places

is a neutral grouped set rather than a mixed medley
salmagundi
vsassortment
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A mixed collection of different things

is the neutral gathered set rather than an old fashioned mixed term
miscellanea
vsassortment
  • Literature
9.1

A collection of different pieces of writing or small items

is the general grouped set rather than a term for writings
cumulation
vsassortment
8.0

A pile of things gathered together

is a grouped selection by type, not just a piled up mass
omnium-gatherum
vsassortment
  • Archaic
9.9

A mixed collection of different things, like photos and receipts

is a simple group of different types without the miscellaneous tone
gallimaufry
vsassortment
  • Archaic
9.9

A mixed collection of different things

is an orderly grouped set rather than a confused jumble
mingle-mangle
vsassortment
  • Archaic
9.9

A confused mix of different things like old toys and books

is a composed group by type, not an untidy jumble
chapalang mix
vsassortment
  • UK
9.9

A collection of different things chosen without planning

is a standard grouped set rather than an informal or random mix

Antonyms

uniformity
  • Specialized
18 4.6

The state of being the same in all parts

Compounds

Each pair of chromosomes separates independently when sex cells form, creating random trait combinations

How Varied

variety
582 1.3
assortment
36 3.5
collection
759 1.4
selection
171 1.9
item
1.0

Surface Forms

assortment singular
assortments plural

Morphology

assortment = assort (transparent) = assort + ment

Standard nominalization with '-ment' forming a noun meaning the action or result of 'assort', which directly yields both the process and collection senses.

Etymology

Assortment comes from the verb assort, with the root sort meaning 'kind' or 'type'. So an assortment is a collection of different kinds of things gathered together.