diversify

[ dih-vur-suh-fahy, dahy- ]

verb (used with object)

, di·ver·si·fied, di·ver·si·fy·ing.

1. to make diverse, as in form or character; give variety or diversity to; variegate.
2. to invest in different types of (securities, industries, etc.).
3. to produce different types of (manufactured products, crops, etc.).

verb (used without object)

, di·ver·si·fied, di·ver·si·fy·ing.

1. to invest in different types of industries, securities, etc.
2. to add different types of manufactured products, crops, etc., especially to a business.

diversify

/ daɪˈvɜːsɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. tr to create different forms of; variegate; vary
2. (of an enterprise) to vary (products, operations, etc) in order to spread risk, expand, etc
3. to distribute (investments) among several securities in order to spread risk

Derived Forms

• diˈversiˌfiable, adjective
• diˌversiˌfiaˈbility, noun
• diˈversiˌfier, noun

Other Words From

• di·versi·fia·ble adjective
• di·versi·fia·bili·ty noun
• di·versi·fier noun
• over·di·versi·fy verb overdiversified overdiversifying
• undi·versi·fying noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of diversify¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Anglo-French diversifier < Medieval Latin dīversificāre, equivalent to Latin dīvers ( us ) diverse + -ificāre -ify

Word History and Origins

Origin of diversify¹

C15: from Old French diversifier, from Medieval Latin dīversificāre, from Latin dīversus diverse + facere to make

Example Sentences

Martinak suggests shoring up emergency funds and diversifying investments across different asset classes to mitigate risk.

From Salon

The “White Lotus” actor in recent years has diversified her portfolio to showcase her acting chops and flexed her muscles as a producer with films “Immaculate” and “Anyone but You.”

From Los Angeles Times

That helped diversify Spotify’s offering, but the company eventually pulled back on some big deals after overspending.

From Los Angeles Times

The Los Gatos, Calif., streamer has also been diversifying its content, including increasing its streams of live events, in order to boost its nascent advertising business.

From Los Angeles Times

And, as much as the Chargers intended to diversify their offense, they remain helplessly dependent on Herbert.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• expand
• transform