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.
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
Stewart Pinkerton… offered diversified services like credit-card lending, mortgage banking and real estate development.—Time
TimeHe 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
Brian Gaar2
: 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
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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
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“Diversified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diversified. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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