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