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diversify

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

verb (used with object)

diversified, diversifying.
  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)

diversified, diversifying.
  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

/ 岹ɪˈɜːɪˌڲɪ /

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
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Derived Forms

  • 徱ˈˌھ, adjective
  • 徱ˌˌھˈٲ, noun
  • 徱ˈˌھ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • 徱·s·ھa· adjective
  • 徱·ȴ·ھa·i·ٲ noun
  • 徱·s·ھe noun
  • v·徱·s·ڲ verb overdiversified overdiversifying
  • ܲd·s·ڲiԲ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of diversify1

1400–50; late Middle English < Anglo-French diversifier < Medieval Latin īھ, equivalent to Latin ī ( us ) diverse + -ify
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Word History and Origins

Origin of diversify1

C15: from Old French diversifier, from Medieval Latin īھ, from Latin īus diverse + facere to make
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The last trade war forced it to diversify its export market away from the US towards other markets – especially in the Global South.

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However diversified and advanced Spain's energy mix is, the national power collapse at 12:35 on Monday required an enormous effort to get Spain back up and running.

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The Liberals also want to invest C$5bn in national ports, railways, roads and other infrastructure that would help the country further diversify its trading partners.

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And while the railroad still employs people in the area, the town is seeking to diversify its economy by leaning more heavily into tourism.

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So instead of stock picking or betting on individual winners, passive investors buy and hold a broad, diversified mix of assets, such as index funds or exchange-traded funds.

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