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heterogeneity

noun/ˌhɛtərədʒɪˈniːɪti/

C2CEFR level
80/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The quality of being made up of markedly different or varied elements.

The heterogeneity of the customer base made a single, one-size-fits-all pricing tier impractical.

Similar: diversity, variety

Topic: Frameworks & analysis in Business English

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