daɪˈvə:sɪfaɪ v. (-ies, -ied) 1 tr.
make diverse;
vary;
modify. 2 tr.
Commerce a
spread (investment)
over several enterprises or products,
esp. to
reduce the risk of
loss. b
introduce a spread of
investment in (an
enterprise etc.). 3 intr. (often foll. by into) esp. Commerce (of a firm etc.)
expand the
range of products handled. øødiversification n. [ME f. OF diversifier f. med.L diversificare (as DIVERS)]