Diversification ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Diversification ( noun )

1. The action or process of diversifying something.
2. The introduction of new types of investments in a portfolio in order to spread risk.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin diversificatio(n-), from the verb diversificare "make diverse", from diversus "different" + facere "make".

Examples:

1. Diversification is a key component of a successful investment strategy.
2. The company's diversification into new markets helped to insulate it from economic downturns.
3. The government's policies on diversification aim to increase the number of industries within the country.
4. The company's diversification into new product lines helped to increase their sales and revenue.
5. Diversification of the economy is important in order to avoid excessive dependence on a single sector.

(As a verb)

Diversification ( verb )

1. The action or process of diversifying something.
2. The introduction of new types of investments in a portfolio in order to spread risk.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin diversificatio(n-), from the verb diversificare "make diverse", from diversus "different" + facere "make".

Examples:

1. Diversification is a key component of a successful investment strategy.
2. The company's diversification into new markets helped to insulate it from economic downturns.
3. The government's policies on diversification aim to increase the number of industries within the country.
4. The company's diversification into new product lines helped to increase their sales and revenue.
5. Diversification of the economy is important in order to avoid excessive dependence on a single sector.