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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One market segment is not the end game; a vibrant diversified, creative and growing film ecosystem is.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Generally, stocks like Reddit, which are prone to large swings, are not right for the Trust, the diversified portfolio used by the CNBC Investing Club.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
While index funds have traditionally been viewed as diversified investments, increasing market concentration is changing this assumption.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Rather than simply raising costs, tariffs can create a strategic opening to rebuild a more resilient, diversified and values-aligned apparel supply chain.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
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Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Generally, stocks like Reddit, which are prone to large swings, are not right for the Trust, the diversified portfolio used by the CNBC Investing Club.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
While index funds have traditionally been viewed as diversified investments, increasing market concentration is changing this assumption.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Rather than simply raising costs, tariffs can create a strategic opening to rebuild a more resilient, diversified and values-aligned apparel supply chain.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Diversified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diversified. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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