01 v. t. To separate and distribute into classes, as things of a like kind, nature, or quality, or which are suited to a like purpose; to classify; …
imp. & p. p.
Assorted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Assorting
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1.
To separate and distribute into classes, as things of a like kind, nature, or quality, or which are suited to a like purpose; to classify; as, to assort goods. [Rarely applied to persons.]“They appear . . . no ways assorted to those with whom they must associate.” — Burke.
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2.
To furnish with, or make up of, various sorts or a variety of goods; as, to assort a cargo.