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.
Derivatives:
diversification n.
Etymology: ME f. OF diversifier f. med.L diversificare (as DIVERS)