diversified

adjective

di·ver·si·fied | \ də-ˈvər-sə-ˌfīd

, dī-\

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