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diligence

Noun

IPA /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

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Careful, steady effort that you put into a task, paying attention and continuing until the work is done properly.

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diligence/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

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Her diligence in caring for the garden showed in every flower.
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diligence — Careful, steady effort that you put into a task, paying attention and continuing until the work is done properly.

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From Latin diligentia, meaning care or attentiveness.

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Diligence combines steady effort with care; simply working quickly does not show diligence.

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