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diligence
Found in thesaurus: conscientiousness, painstakingness, purpose, determination, effort, elbow grease, exertion, sweat, travail
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diligence
n.
perseverance, industriousness
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Diligence
Diligence is steadfast application, assiduousness and industry; the virtue of hard work. It is one of the seven heavenly virtues.
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diligence
Noun
1. conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
(hypernym) conscientiousness, painstakingness
2. persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"
(synonym) industriousness, industry
(hypernym) determination, purpose
(hyponym) assiduity, assiduousness, concentration
3. a diligent effort; "it is a job requiring serious application"
(synonym) application
(hypernym) effort, elbow grease, exertion, travail, sweat
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diligence
nf.
diligence, stagecoach, expedition
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diligence (de)
n.
stagecoach, horse-drawn passenger carriage
