diversification
n 1: the act of introducing variety (especially in investments
or in the variety of goods and services offered); "my
broker recommended a greater diversification of my
investments"; "he limited his losses by diversification of
his product line" [syn: {diversification}, {variegation}]
2: the condition of being varied; "that restaurant's menu lacks
diversification; every day it is the same"
Diversification \Di*ver`si*fi*ca"tion\, n. [See {Diversify}.]
1. The act of making various, or of changing form or quality.
--Boyle.
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2. State of diversity or variation; variegation;
modification; change; alternation.
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Infinite diversifications of tints may be produced.
--Adventurer.
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