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Vinony

assortment

noun

  1. a miscellaneous collection of things or people
  2. products available in a store
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Pronunciation: /əˈsɔːtmənt/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English assort Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English assortment From assort + -ment.

  1. A collection of varying but related items.

    “This box has an assortment of chocolates. There's a picture on the cover so you know which is which.”

    “The tool and die department stocks various hardware assortments, such as cap screws in most thread sizes and assorted lengths.”