diversified

adjective

di·​ver·​si·​fied də-ˈvər-sə-ˌfīd How to pronounce diversified (audio)
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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

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Many leaders optimize for efficiency in stable conditions but defer structural resilience—jurisdictional flexibility, diversified exposure, redundant access—until volatility forces the issue. Dwayne Chauhan, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 According to the company’s public materials, E-Estate has developed a diversified offering of tokenized real estate and has attracted a growing international base of clients and agents. Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 May 2026 United offers the most diversified international route network among US airlines based on the number of international destinations served and is proud to offer a specialized travel product designed for the entertainment industry. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 May 2026 In addition to Rogers’ substantial wireless reach, millions of Canadians rely on the diversified media and communication company for cable TV, telephone, and Internet services. Brooks Decillia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for diversified

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of diversify

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of diversified was in 1578

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“Diversified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diversified. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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