n. [ Cf. F. assortiment. ] 1. Act of assorting, or distributing into sorts, kinds, or classes. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A collection or quantity of things distributed into kinds or sorts; a number of things assorted. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A collection containing a variety of sorts or kinds adapted to various wants, demands, or purposes; as, an assortment of goods. [ 1913 Webster ]