the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness: diversity of opinion.
variety; multiformity.
the inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin, color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, etc.: diversity in the workplace.
a point of difference.
Origin of diversity
1300–50; Middle English diversite<Anglo-French <Latin dīversitās.See diverse, -ity
At a time when other companies are only just initiating racial equality programs, McDonald’s has long understood and embraced the importance of diversity.
Why McDonald’s sets the standard for equitable business models|jakemeth|September 16, 2020|Fortune
Our Most Powerful Women community, now two decades old, has helped increase diversity in the top ranks of business leaders.
Announcing Fortune Connect, our new membership community|Alan Murray|September 15, 2020|Fortune
That’s why he has been prioritizing this work and internal diversity and inclusion efforts at Lowe’s since he began his tenure there in 2018.
Lowe’s teams up with Daymond John to diversify its suppliers with a virtual pitch competition|McKenna Moore|September 15, 2020|Fortune
While agencies have learned lessons from previous diversity drives, they still have a lot to learn.
‘It’s all been plan, plan, plan mode:’ Agencies have big ideas for greater diversity, but more action is needed|Seb Joseph|September 15, 2020|Digiday
I asked Lorson if she plans to consider diversity of racial backgrounds in the hiring process.
Oceanside Is Rethinking Its Police Chief Hiring Process Following Community Concerns|Kayla Jimenez|September 14, 2020|Voice of San Diego
That would truly be a milestone to celebrate—until you see what that record “diversity” actually means.
The Unbearable Whiteness of Congress|Dean Obeidallah|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Parker tells of a new Texas struggling to deal with diversity.
Will Texas Stay Texan?|David Fontana|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We know there needs to be diversity in storytellers telling their own stories.
Ava DuVernay on ‘Selma,’ the Racist Sony Emails, and Making Golden Globes History|Marlow Stern|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The speakers emphasized the diversity of the crowd and seemed to almost play defense over any perceived media attacks.
Sharpton Recalls Civil Rights Struggle in DC March Against Police Violence|Ben Jacobs|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Without any diversity of opinion, candidates tend to bunch together as much as possible.
Is Gay Marriage Going Away in 2016?|David Freedlander|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
With all this diversity of race there was a great diversity of opinions about political questions, as about other matters.
The War of Independence|John Fiske
Associated with this diversity of habitat is great variety in general form and manner of growth.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1|Various
To this diversity of lines we must add the diversity of decoration.
The Spell of the Heart of France|Andr Hallays
The variety goes on increasing in diversity, while the original still continues to produce its like.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 108, October, 1866|Various
All this sameness in diversity disappears when we turn to theology.
Religion and Theology: A Sermon for the Times|John Tulloch
British Dictionary definitions for diversity
diversity
/ (daɪˈvɜːsɪtɪ) /
noun
the state or quality of being different or varied
a point of difference
logicthe relation that holds between two entities when and only when they are not identical; the property of being numerically distinct
The United States Of Diversity: Bordersby Taneesh Khera In April, 2018 I traveled to India for a college friend’s wedding. When I came back, I read part of this essay to two friends, and we began to discuss borders and what they’ve become today. That conversation was inspiration for this episode, so grab a cushion and get comfortable for the United States of Diversity: Borders.