The difference between Assortment and Choice

When used as nouns, assortment means a collection of varying but related items, whereas choice means an option.


Choice is also adjective with the meaning: especially good or preferred.

check bellow for the other definitions of Assortment and Choice

  1. Assortment as a noun:

    A collection of varying but related items.

    Examples:

    "This box has an assortment of chocolates. There's a picture on the cover so you know which is which."

  1. Choice as a noun:

    An option; a decision; an opportunity to choose or select something.

    Examples:

    "Do I have a choice of what color to paint it?"

  2. Choice as a noun (uncountable):

    The power to choose.

    Examples:

    "She didn't leave us much choice''."

  3. Choice as a noun:

    One selection or preference; that which is chosen or decided; the outcome of a decision.

    Examples:

    "The ice cream sundae is a popular choice for dessert."

  4. Choice as a noun:

    Anything that can be chosen.

    Examples:

    "You have three choices: vanilla, strawberry or chocolate"

  5. Choice as a noun (usually, with ''the''):

    The best or most preferable part.

  6. Choice as a noun (obsolete):

    Care and judgement in selecting; discrimination, selectiveness.

  7. Choice as a noun (obsolete):

    A sufficient number to choose among.

  1. Choice as an adjective:

    Especially good or preferred.

    Examples:

    "It's a choice location, but you will pay more to live there."

  2. Choice as an adjective (slang, New Zealand):

    Cool; excellent.

    Examples:

    "Choice! I'm going to the movies."

  3. Choice as an adjective (obsolete):

    Careful in choosing; discriminating.