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Meaning of 'diversification' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Diversification [ n.]
- The act of making various, or of changing form or quality.
- State of diversity or variation; variegation; modification; change; alternation.

Meaning of 'diversification' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . diversification [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered)
Example in sentence:
  • he limited his losses by diversification of his product line;
  • my broker recommended a greater diversification of my investments
Meaning (2):
- the condition of being varied
Example in sentence:
  • that restaurant's menu lacks diversification; every day it is the same

Nearby Words:

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