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noun

diversification

/daɪˌvɜːrsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/  ·  say it: dy·vur·suh·fuh·KAY·shun

spreading investments to reduce risk

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1. (noun) the process of adding variety to something by introducing different types or products

2. (noun) the action of spreading risk by investing money in different types of businesses or investments instead of putting it all in one place

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