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noun
- 1. careful and persistent work or effort: "few party members challenge his diligence as an MP"
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Diligence is the quality of working carefully and with a lot of effort. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as business, education, and music, with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
Diligence is a noun that means steady, earnest, and energetic effort or devoted and painstaking work. It can also mean the attention and care legally expected or required of a person. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words.
Diligence is the quality of working carefully and with a lot of effort. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as business, and see synonyms and translations.
Diligence can mean constant and earnest effort, persistent exertion, or degree of care and caution. It can also refer to a public stagecoach in France. See the origin, usage, and examples of diligence.
Definitions of diligence. noun. conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation. see more. noun. persevering determination to perform a task. “his diligence won him quick promotions” synonyms: industriousness, industry. see more. noun. a diligent effort. synonyms: application.
Learn the meaning of 'diligence' as a noun in British and American English, and its synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin. Also find out the difference between 'diligence' and 'due diligence', and see examples of usage in sentences.
noun. /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ [uncountable] (formal) careful work or great effort. She shows great diligence in her schoolwork. see also due diligence. Word Origin. Want to learn more?
