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diversification

noun

The process of introducing variety rather than relying on a single kind.

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Introduction of variety

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Diversification increases variety. Broadening and expansion can instead increase size or quantity without adding different kinds.

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Diversification of the collection brought new readers into the library.
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Diversification of the workshop's services introduced bookbinding and sign painting alongside its original poster printing, reducing reliance on one kind of work.
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