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Instead of saying "The library had a massive collection of books to choose from."

The library had a massive collection of books to choose from.

could I use 'repertoire'repertoire to make it "The library had a massive repertoire to choose from."

The library had a massive repertoire to choose from.

Although the synonyms of the word seem to suggest it should work, the definitions always talk about it being related to performance. Could someone clear it up? Thank you.

(Also, if it doesn't work what would be a good equivalent?)

Instead of saying "The library had a massive collection of books to choose from." could I use 'repertoire' to make it "The library had a massive repertoire to choose from."

Although the synonyms of the word seem to suggest it should work, the definitions always talk about it being related to performance. Could someone clear it up? Thank you.

(Also, if it doesn't work what would be a good equivalent?)

Instead of saying

The library had a massive collection of books to choose from.

could I use repertoire to make it

The library had a massive repertoire to choose from.

Although the synonyms of the word seem to suggest it should work, the definitions always talk about it being related to performance. Could someone clear it up? Thank you.

(Also, if it doesn't work what would be a good equivalent?)

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Can repertoire be used with respect to a library's books?

Instead of saying "The library had a massive collection of books to choose from." could I use 'repertoire' to make it "The library had a massive repertoire to choose from."

Although the synonyms of the word seem to suggest it should work, the definitions always talk about it being related to performance. Could someone clear it up? Thank you.

(Also, if it doesn't work what would be a good equivalent?)