Definition of diversified
1a
: 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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The first known use of diversified was in 1593
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