Meaning & use
assortment
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A varied collection of different things.
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The bakery displayed an assortment of pastries, from croissants to fruit tarts.
She kept an assortment of buttons in an old tin for sewing repairs.
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Assortment emphasizes variety within a single group, often used for food, products, or collected items.
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