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

A £13m grant fund to help redundant Port Talbot steel workers and their families was announced by Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens, aimed at supporting people to set up their own businesses and expand and diversify local firms and those in the Tata supply chain.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

The ad-supported tier was part of a broader push to diversify Netflix’s offerings and boost revenue.

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

But when it comes to honing a craft, building a personal brand and finding ways to diversify income, there's a lot these chefs can teach us, even though the days of "stand and stir" cooking shows are in the rearview mirror.

From Salon

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