Definitions for diversity
dɪˈvɜr sɪ ti, daɪ-di·ver·si·ty

Princeton's WordNet(3.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. diverseness, diversity, multifariousness, variety(noun)

   noticeable heterogeneity

   "a diversity of possibilities"; "the range and variety of his work is amazing"

2. diversity(noun)

   the condition or result of being changeable

Wiktionary(4.80 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. diversity(Noun)

   The quality of being diverse or different; difference or unlikeness.

2. diversity(Noun)

   A variety; divers types or examples.

   The flora of the island includes a great diversity of orchids.

Webster Dictionary(4.60 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Diversity(noun)

   a state of difference; dissimilitude; unlikeness

2. Diversity(noun)

   multiplicity of difference; multiformity; variety

3. Diversity(noun)

   variegation

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(3.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Diversity

   di-vėr′si-ti, n. state of being diverse: difference: unlikeness: variety.

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'diversity' in Nouns Frequency: #2407

How to pronounce diversity?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of diversity in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of diversity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of diversity in a Sentence

1. Scott Stringer:

   If boards don't move toward diversity themselves, then proxy access enables shareholders to do this for them.

2. Gerald Ford:

   A strong defense is the surest way to peace. Strength makes detente attainable. Weakness invites war, as my generationmy generationknows from four very bitter experiences. Just as Americas will for peace is second to none, so will Americas strength be second to none. We cannot rely on the forbearance of others to protect this Nation. The power and diversity of the Armed Forces, active Guard and Reserve, the resolve of our fellow citizens, the flexibility in our command to navigate international waters that remain troubled are all essential to our security.

3. Al Sharpton:

   The lack of diversity in today’s Oscar nominations is appalling, and while it is good that 'Selma' was nominated for Best Picture, it’s ironic that they nominated a story about the racial shutout around voting while there is a racial shutout around the Oscar nominations, with all of the talent in 'Selma' and other Black movies this year, it is hard to believe that we have less diversity in the nominations today than in recent history.

4. Phil Evans:

   We continue to search for counterparts to neutrino detections, to understand whether all such events come from blazars like this one, or whether there is a diversity of celestial objects can produce such highly energetic neutrinos.

5. Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla:

   From the moment of their arrival at the airport a little before noon on 24th February, the delegates will be treated to a display of famed Indian hospitality and India's Unity in Diversity.

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