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.

Webster DictionaryRate 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

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. Bobby Leddy:

   The energy supply constraints resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the increased prices created by big oil companies has highlighted how important it is to ensure that Michigan is not overreliant on one source and has energy independence to protect Michiganders’ pocketbooks and our state’s economic security, that’s why we are moving forward to diversify our state’s energy options, which will significantly expand jobs and economic investment in our state.

2. Darren Julien:

   We noticed when the stock market crashed in 2008, we had a record years in 2008 and 2009, and that was because people with wealth were looking for ways to diversify.

3. Adam Jenkins:

   We want to diversify our investor base to improve both our liquidity and security, warsaw was not enough.

4. Joel Ng:

   It's very important for (firms) to diversify, given that most industry players are expecting lower-for-longer oil prices, it will not be enough to offset the losses from oil and gas, it will just cushion a bit.

5. Mike Coffin:

   Listed companies have started to acknowledge the risk of sanctioning stranded assets; the risks for governments are similar, but with outcomes that will impact hundreds of millions of people, whether or not individual petrostates care about the physical effects of climate change, they must recognise the impact falling fossil fuel income will have on their economies and take action to diversify.

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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. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diversify
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=diversify