Definitions for diversify
dɪˈvɜr səˌfaɪ, daɪ-di·ver·si·fy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. diversifyverb

   make (more) diverse

   "diversify a course of study"

2. diversify, radiateverb

   spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate

   "The plants on this island diversified"

3. diversify, branch out, broadenverb

   vary in order to spread risk or to expand

   "The company diversified"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. diversifyverb

   To make diverse or various in form or quality; to give variety to; to variegate; to distinguish by numerous differences or aspects.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Diversifyverb

   Etymology: diversifier, French.

   1. To make different from another; to distinguish.

   There may be many species of spirits, as much separated and diversified one from another as the species of sensible things are distinguished one from another. John Locke.

   Male souls are diversified with so many characters, that the world has not variety of materials sufficient to furnish out their different inclinations. Joseph Addison, Spectator, №. 211.

   It was easier for to find proper sentiments for Grecian generals, than for John Milton to diversify his infernal council with proper characters. Joseph Addison, Spectator.

   2. To make different from itself; to vary; to variegate.

   The country being diversified between hills and dales, woods and plains, one place more clear, another more darksome, it is a pleasant picture. Philip Sidney.

   There is, in the producing of some species, a composition of matter, which may be much diversified. Francis Bacon, Nat. Hist.

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1. diversify

   To diversify means to increase variety or make diverse, typically in order to spread risk or expand. This could refer to a range of activities or processes such as investing in a wide array of stocks to minimize potential losses, or adding different products or services to a business to broaden its customer base.

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1. Diversifyverb

   to make diverse or various in form or quality; to give variety to; to variegate; to distinguish by numerous differences or aspects

2. Etymology: [F. diversifier, LL. diversificare, fr. L. diversus diverse + ficare (in comp.), akin to facere to make. See Diverse.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diversify

   di-vėr′si-fī, v.t. to make diverse or different: to give variety to:—pr.p. diver′sifying; pa.p. diver′sified.—adj. Diversifī′able.—n. Diversificā′tion.—adj. Diver′siform, of diverse or various forms. [Fr.,—Low L. diversificāre—diversus, diverse, facĕre, to make.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of diversify in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of diversify in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of diversify in a Sentence

1. Kim Jong:

   That probably indicates that the North is triggering plans to diversify its diplomatic relations with other countries.

2. Robert Waid:

   Investors need to be looking at that long-term, five - or more likely 10-year horizon, based on risk expectations, that's another reason why you want to diversify into different asset classes.

3. Evelyn Ngugi:

   I think everyone should diversify their revenue streams because we're not in control of YouTube's policy, for example, you could be a family vlogger [ video blogger ] and all of a sudden YouTube is considering taking down all videos of children, and you have no control over that, and that was your actual niche.

4. Addison Rae:

   I don't think it's going to be a long-term strike, but I feel like this is... just a glimpse of what's to come, eventually, I think there will come a point where Black people migrate off the app and find other ways to try to grow their account and diversify where they get their income from.

5. Fang Shisheng:

   Investors have a growing appetite to diversify their investment destination after the stock market crash, and believe commodities are good assets as China is pushing for capacity-cut reform that will be favorable for raw materials.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=diversify
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Diversify
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=diversify
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diversify
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=diversify