diversification

[dih-vur-suh-fi-key-shuhn, dahy-] / dɪˌvɜr sə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən, daɪ- /

NOUN

process or result of making or becoming more varied

Synonyms

STRONGEST

diversity

STRONG

diverseness heterogeneity heterogeneousness multifariousness variegation

WEAK

miscellaneousness variousness

Example Sentences

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The increased concentration is an irony given that private funds often market themselves as providing diversification, Vegari said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

For investors looking to reduce exposure to premium valuations, lessen concentration in the AI trade, and add diversification, international equities offer a compelling option.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

They cited the precious metal’s strong performance during times of crisis, its long-term store of value and portfolio diversification as key reasons for holding gold, Fan noted.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

“We remain constructive on gold because the medium-term supports remain intact: persistent inflation, policy uncertainty and continued reserve diversification should reassert themselves once geopolitical stress stabilises.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

In short, Polynesia furnishes us with a convincing example of environmentally related diversification of human societies in operation.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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