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.
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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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Lightspeed maintains a diversified portfolio across sectors, knowing that only a handful of investments will drive outsized returns.
—Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The company maintains a diversified portfolio across eleven states, with significant holdings in Indiana and Illinois, accounting for 36.2% and 17.7% of its properties, respectively.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
For instance, Garcia said, some members have increased their allocation to U.S. producers of steel and aluminum via private equity or diversified materials funds.
—Robert Frank,hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
Also helpful: Many benefited from 401(k) plans that are now better designed to encourage sustained savings and diversified investing.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
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Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The company maintains a diversified portfolio across eleven states, with significant holdings in Indiana and Illinois, accounting for 36.2% and 17.7% of its properties, respectively.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
For instance, Garcia said, some members have increased their allocation to U.S. producers of steel and aluminum via private equity or diversified materials funds.
—Robert Frank,hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
Also helpful: Many benefited from 401(k) plans that are now better designed to encourage sustained savings and diversified investing.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Diversified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diversified. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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