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

Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust continues to focus on managing its diversified portfolio and optimizing its real estate investments to generate stable income and growth. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024

All sub-sectors closed higher, led by diversified financials, semiconductors, and food/beverages. —Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Take advantage of free online resources to learn about different investment account options and investing basics, such as a diversified investment portfolio and your risk tolerance. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024

The fiber promotes diversified income streams for pineapple farmers and generates job opportunities in rural communities. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of diversify

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1a