n.
1.a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
2.noticeable heterogeneity
3.(biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differe from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics
4.a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
5.a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
6.a difference that is usually pleasant
Idiom of the Day
hit-and-miss
unplanned, uncontrolled, aimless, careless
We are looking for a new apartment but it is hit-and-miss whether we can find a good one or not.
