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diligence

/ˈdɪlɪd͡ʒəns/noun3 syllables

Diligence means: persevering determination to perform a task.

Synonyms for diligence4

noun, as in persevering determination to perform a task

industriousness, industry

noun, as in a diligent effort

also used for diligence

worksomeness

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What does diligence mean?3

noun

1

persevering determination to perform a task“his diligence won him quick promotions”

2

a diligent effort“it is a job requiring serious application”

3

conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Diligence in a sentence

  • In the past, people used to travel by a diligence.Eldad
  • Needless to say, diligence is a key to happiness.LittleBoy
  • When buying materials from unknown sellers, do your due diligence.bazsieszti
  • If you want to learn a new language, diligence is the most important factor.camilou
  • Her failure is not to be ascribed to want of diligence.unknown
  • Once upon a time they used to travel by a diligence.Eldad
  • His diligence and good conduct earned him the scholarship.Zifre
  • Diligence was the principal factor in his remarkable promotion.JimBreen

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Forms of diligence

as a noun

plural
diligences