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Definition of Diligence
1. Noun. Conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation.
2. Noun. Persevering determination to perform a task. "Frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"
Exact synonyms: Industriousness, Industry
Generic synonyms: Determination, Purpose
Specialized synonyms: Assiduity, Assiduousness, Concentration, Sedulity, Sedulousness, Studiousness
Derivative terms: Diligent, Diligent, Industrious, Industrious, Diligent, Industrious
Generic synonyms: Determination, Purpose
Specialized synonyms: Assiduity, Assiduousness, Concentration, Sedulity, Sedulousness, Studiousness
Derivative terms: Diligent, Diligent, Industrious, Industrious, Diligent, Industrious
3. Noun. A diligent effort. "It is a job requiring serious application"
Exact synonyms: Application
Generic synonyms: Effort, Elbow Grease, Exertion, Sweat, Travail
Derivative terms: Apply
Generic synonyms: Effort, Elbow Grease, Exertion, Sweat, Travail
Derivative terms: Apply
Definition of Diligence
1. n. The quality of being diligent; carefulness; careful attention; -- the opposite of negligence.
2. n. A four-wheeled public stagecoach, used in France.
Definition of Diligence
1. Noun. conscientiousness or determination or perseverance when doing something ¹
2. Noun. (religion) One of the seven contrary virtues, opposite the vice of sloth. ¹
3. Noun. A public stage-coach. (19th century, now used only in reference to France or other European countries including Great Britain.) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Diligence
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