diversified

adjective

di·​ver·​si·​fied də-ˈvər-sə-ˌfīd 

dī-

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

Examples of diversified in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But in the 1960s Swift expanded wildly beyond meat, becoming a diversified conglomerate with businesses in life insurance, petroleum, and women’s undergarments. —Bygeoff Colvin, Fortune, 4 June 2024

Chicago is also a major economic hub in the Midwest, which, thanks to its diversified economy, attracts professionals from all industries. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024

European regulators haven’t shared the FTC’s concern, but perhaps European competitors like LVMH should, given that Tapestry likely isn’t done adding to its diversified portfolio. —Joe Mullich, TIME, 30 May 2024

Part of the increase comes from the diversified interests. —Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2023

Enhanced data on retail investor preferences and behavior could help institutions and policymakers guide investors toward building diversified portfolios that align with their risk tolerance and long-term financial goals. —Meagan Andrews, Fortune, 27 May 2024

The firm is focused on software startups in diversified end markets, reflecting the region's employment base. —Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024

Famous for its wine and gastronomy, the country has a diversified economy with strengths including pharmaceuticals, finance, aerospace, and automotive manufacturing. —Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 13 May 2024

After its existence was exposed by a Herald investigation in 1985, the Non-Group went public, diversified and formalized its membership but eventually disbanded. —Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of diversify

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1a