diluted
adjective
di·lut·ed
dī-ˈlü-təd 
də-
1
: weakened or thinned by or as if by having been mixed with something else (such as water)
diluted wine/paint/bleach
Just be sure not to confuse peppermint oil, which is concentrated and thus far more potent, with peppermint extract, a diluted mixture that contains approximately 20% peppermint oil.—
Kim Steckler
Kim StecklerThe most common method of skin testing is the scratch test, where a diluted amount of the allergen is applied to a scratch on the back or arm.—Jeanie Wilson
Jeanie Wilson… the diluted light of a north European summer …—Jean McNeil
Jean McNeil… his photos capture urban landscapes with muted slightly diluted colours that have a gritty appeal.—Liora Ipsum
Liora Ipsum… wielding diluted power in a deadlocked government in a tiny state …—Anne Barnard
Anne Barnard2
of common stock
: having a decreased per share value due to an increase in the total number of shares
Diluted shares can be tricky to calculate, especially when it comes to stock options, which are the most common obligation to issue shares that companies face.—Fool.com
Fool.comExamples of diluted in a Sentence
to clean the bird feeder, soak it in a solution of diluted bleach
a diluted solution of sulfuric acid
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Philip Morris smokes estimates Philip Morris International (PM) reported first-quarter results that exceeded expectations, with adjusted diluted earnings per share growing 12.7% to $1.69.
—Kevin Ryan, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2025
Net income was $646 million, or 34 cents per diluted share.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
Despite this, Shopify’s financial performance remains strong, with Q4 2024 revenue rising 31% year-over-year (y-o-y) to $2.8 billion and non-GAAP earnings increasing 29% y-o-y to $0.44 per diluted share.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Other fluids may promote urination or help dissolve stones, including hibiscus tea, wheatgrass juice, celery juice, lemon juice, or diluted apple cider vinegar.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Ryan, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2025
Net income was $646 million, or 34 cents per diluted share.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
Despite this, Shopify’s financial performance remains strong, with Q4 2024 revenue rising 31% year-over-year (y-o-y) to $2.8 billion and non-GAAP earnings increasing 29% y-o-y to $0.44 per diluted share.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Other fluids may promote urination or help dissolve stones, including hibiscus tea, wheatgrass juice, celery juice, lemon juice, or diluted apple cider vinegar.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Diluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diluted. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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