Assortment

usgb/əˈsɔːrtmənt/
noun

A collection of different things or of different types of the same thing.

The shop sells a wide assortment of goods.
Visual representation of "assortment" - A collection of different things or of different types of the same thing.

Often appears as...

  • wide assortment
  • variety assortment
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Diverse Inclusions

Assortment implies diversity within a group, highlighting the presence of multiple elements.

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Her jewelry box was filled with an assortment of colorful beads.
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Not Uniform

Unlike a 'set,' an assortment doesn't suggest similar or identical items, but rather a variety.

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The gift basket offered an assortment of cheeses from different countries.
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Retail Context

In shopping, 'assortment' suggests a range of options for a customer to choose from.

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Customers appreciated the store's wide assortment of books.
Visual representation of the word "Assortment"

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