variety

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  1. noun The quality or condition of being various or varied; diversity.
  2. noun A number or collection of varied things, especially of a particular group; an assortment: brought home a variety of snacks.
  3. noun A group that is distinguished from other groups by a specific characteristic or set of characteristics.
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  • This variety is the best strategy for selling femtocells to date, although we still see some major barriers limiting uptake. —  cellular-news
  • This variety was an attraction for Esther Weinstein, 63, a retired public school music teacher from Henderson, Nev., making her fourth Elderhostel trip. —  post-gazette.com - News
  • I do like the small size of sliders - much more manageable than a big burger with the toppings sliding around - and the variety was a special treat. —  Blog updates
  • Blooming on both old and new wood, this variety is an intriguing plant for hydrangea enthusiasts. —  East Brunswick Sentinel
  • "The closest store that has the variety is the Sportsman's Warehouse in Salem," said Tracy Loee, who drove from Pleasant Hill to Eugene on Friday to try and snag early-morning savings. —  The Register-Guard: RSS Feeds
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kind ·  combination ·  description ·  beauty ·  development ·  species ·  range ·  quantity ·  series ·  size

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  1. French variété, from Old French, from Latin varietās, varietāt-, from varius, various.

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  1. Early modern English also varietie, variete; from Old French variete, French variété = Spanish variedad = Portuguese variedade = Italian varietà, from Latin varieta(t-)s, difference, diversity, from varius, different, various: see various.
 

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