Definition of "assortment" []

• The act of assorting; separation into classes. (noun)
• A collection of various kinds; a variety. (noun)

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• "This eclectic assortment is characteristic of all the household purchasers, with the exception of Hester Smit from the neighboring Halve Dorschvloer."
• "Speaking of casting ballots ... voting for The Twelve Babes of Christmas assortment is underway, and I totally didn't notice."
• "We are building the right mix of stores, Bay, Zellers, Home Outfitters by market to ensure the full HBC assortment is in place, in the proper proportion, a shopping solution by market."