1. (n.) Act of assorting, or distributing into sorts, kinds, or classes.

2. (n.) A collection or quantity of things distributed into kinds or sorts; a number of things assorted.

3. (n.) A collection containing a variety of sorts or kinds adapted to various wants, demands, or purposes; as, an assortment of goods.

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