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Word

diversified

Phoneticsdi·ver·si·fied

US/daɪˈvɝsəˌfaɪd/

UK/daɪvˈɜːsɪfˌaɪd/

Definitions

01varied or diverse

B2

adj. including many different types of things or people.

adj. characterised by variety or diversity; composed of distinct and different elements.

“The city has a very diversified population with people from all over the world.”

“The university's diversified curriculum ensures that students are exposed to a wide range of perspectives across different cultures and eras.”

02reducing risk

B2

adj. having many different types of investments or products so that you do not lose everything if one fails.

adj. distributing investments or interests across a variety of areas to reduce the impact of a single failure.

“A diversified portfolio is usually safer than putting all your money into one company.”

“The company maintained a diversified range of revenue streams, which protected them from the sudden downturn in the automotive sector.”

Academic

Usage

Often used in business and finance contexts.

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Real-World Examples

“The findings offer a clearer picture of how grasses evolved and diversified into the plant family that includes many globally important crops.”
Phys.org · 11 Sept 2026
“On the other hand, Canada is the second-largest trading partner of the US, after Mexico, although its exports are far more diversified.”
BBC News · 9 Sept 2026

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