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di·ver·si·fy
\də̇ˈvərsəˌfī, -və̄s-, -vəis- also dīˈ-\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: Medieval Latin diversificare, from Late Latin diversificus varied, from Latin diversi- + -ficus -fic
transitive verb
1.
a. : to make diverse (as in character, form, quality) : give variety to : variegate
< diversify the educational program by introducing new subjects >
< skyscrapers which now diversify the skyline — P.E.James >
b. : to distribute (as investments) among different kinds of securities
c. : to increase the variety of the products or manufactures of
< seeking manufacturing plants to diversify a predominantly agricultural economy — Wall Street Journal >
2. obsolete : to differentiate or distinguish (one) from another
intransitive verb
: to produce variety : vary; specifically : to produce a variety of crops or of manufactures
< low wheat prices forced farmers to diversify > |