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

Cliffwater backers note that losses are relatively low, the funds are diversified, and their average annual returns have been greater than 9%, after fees.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is given the Chinese energy major’s extensive pipeline assets and diversified supply sources, says the director.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

From Barron's

Sustained stock declines have sparked a debate about the merits of Microsoft’s diversified business model.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• diverse
• varied