diversified

American  

[dih-vur-suh-fahyd, dahy-] / dɪˈvɜr səˌfaɪd, daɪ- /

adjective

1. distinguished by various forms or by a variety of objects.

   diversified activity.

2. distributed among a judicious variety of types; balanced.

   Investments focused in a single industry, such as energy, are more vulnerable to market volatility than more diversified investments.

3. producing different kinds of goods, crops, etc., or expanded so as to do so.

   He owns a diversified farm, raising livestock, produce, and medicinal herbs.

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Other Word Forms

• nondiversified adjective
• quasi-diversified adjective
• undiversified adjective
• well-diversified adjective

Etymology

Origin of diversified

First recorded in 1605–15; diversify + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Analysts are divided over whether Microsoft’s diversified business model is a long-term AI advantage or a convenient present-day excuse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“We still see the AI and technology theme as an important part of a diversified portfolio, particularly in volatile environments.”

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

From an investment standpoint, shares of the so-called Big Six banks in the U.S. appear attractive, given a combination of solid fundamentals, diversified revenue streams and relatively compelling valuations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

"It is more diversified, less oil-intensive, and better equipped with buffers and emergency response mechanisms."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Responding to the fall-off in customers at the speakeasy, my grandfather had diversified.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

Related Words

• diverse
• varied