diversified

adjective

di·​ver·​si·​fied də-ˈvər-sə-ˌfīd How to pronounce diversified (audio)
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1
a
: composed of distinct or unlike elements or qualities
a diversified [=diverse] student body
cities with more diversified economies
No other North American raptor … occupies a range so diversified in character, both as to climate and terrain.Frank Lyman Beebe et al.
b
: of, relating to, or involving varied operations or products
diversified farming/agriculture
… a diversified conglomerate with interests in pulp and paper, machinery and electronics, and construction materials.Stewart Pinkerton
… offered diversified services like credit-card lending, mortgage banking and real estate development.Time
He said that studios should push for a more diversified business model, so they won't live or die based on the success of one [video] game.Brian Gaar
2
: balanced defensively by having funds divided among varied securities
Investors, if they are well advised, will have broadly diversified portfolios.Robert Charles Clark

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To navigate these challenges, a best practice for businesses and energy providers is to adopt a diversified strategy. Martin Hermann, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 If the bill passes as drafted, parents will be able to contribute up to $5,000 a year and the balance will be invested in a diversified fund that tracks a U.S.-stock index. Annie Nova,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,lorie Konish,jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci,ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 22 May 2025 That strategy relies heavily on its integration with Optum, a diversified suite of clinical services. Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 Over 20 years, stocks yielded 10.4% a year, versus 7.8% for the 60/40 mix and 6.7% for the diversified portfolio. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for diversified

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of diversify

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of diversified was in 1578

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“Diversified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diversified. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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