"The company sought to diversify its portfolio." What does "diversify" mean?

A Reduce

B Make more varied; expand into different areas

C Simplify

D Sell

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Diversify" means to make or become more varied; to expand into different types or areas.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question ""The company sought to diversify its portfolio." What does "diversify" mean?" is Option B: Make more varied; expand into different areas.

The other options — A) Reduce, C) Simplify, D) Sell — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: "Diversify" means to make or become more varied; to expand into different types or areas.

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"The company sought to diversify its portfolio." What does "diversify" mean?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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