Definitions for diligence
ˈdɪl ɪ dʒəns; Fr. di liˈʒɑ̃s; -dʒən sɪz; Fr. -ˈʒɑ̃sdili·gence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 3 votes

1. diligencenoun

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

2. diligence, industriousness, industrynoun

   persevering determination to perform a task

   "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"

3. application, diligencenoun

   a diligent effort

   "it is a job requiring serious application"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.7 / 7 votes

1. diligencenoun

   conscientiousness or determination or perseverance when doing something

2. diligencenoun

   One of the seven contrary virtues, opposite the vice of sloth.

3. diligencenoun

   A public stage-coach. (19th century, now used only in reference to France or other European countries including Great Britain.)

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diligencenoun

   Industry; assiduity; constancy in business; continuance of endeavour; unintermitted application; the contrary to idleness.

   Etymology: diligentia, Latin.

   Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me. 2 Tim. iv. 9.

   Brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure. 2 Pet. i. 10.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diligence

   Diligence—carefulness and persistent effort or work—is one of the seven heavenly virtues. It is indicative of a work ethic, the belief that work is good in itself.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. diligence

   Diligence is the quality of being committed and persistent in one's work or efforts, showing care, dedication and determination in one's tasks or responsibilities. It often implies constant, careful effort and struggles to achieve a goal.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.7 / 3 votes

1. Diligencenoun

   the quality of being diligent; carefulness; careful attention; -- the opposite of negligence

2. Diligencenoun

   interested and persevering application; devoted and painstaking effort to accomplish what is undertaken; assiduity in service

3. Diligencenoun

   process by which persons, lands, or effects are seized for debt; process for enforcing the attendance of witnesses or the production of writings

4. Diligencenoun

   a four-wheeled public stagecoach, used in France

5. Etymology: [F.]

WikidataRate this definition:4.3 / 4 votes

1. Diligence

   Diligence is steadfast application, assiduousness and industry—the virtue of hard work. It is one of the seven heavenly virtues. Diligent behaviour is indicative of a work ethic — a belief that work is good in itself.

Matched Categories

1. • Conscientiousness
   • Determination
   • Effort

Anagrams for diligence »

1. ceilinged

How to pronounce diligence?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of diligence in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of diligence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of diligence in a Sentence

1. Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid:

   I've served with her now for almost two decades. Hard work and diligence is her byword.

2. Baudilio Tome Muguruza:

   Credit ratings are important for investors and participants in the equity and bond markets, in some cases even replacing investors' due diligence, but there is still room for improvement in the supervision of credit ratings agencies in the EU.

3. Texas State Rep. Ron Reynolds:

   Many people will try to silence someone like Jasmine Crockett and I didn't feel that was best for the fiery personality that Jasmine Crockett is, jasmine Crockett is a fierce advocate for Jasmine Crockett constituents. Jasmine Crockett's a great orator, Jasmine Crockett does Jasmine Crockett due diligence and Jasmine Crockett comes prepared.

4. Buddha, Last words before his death:

   All created things are impermanent. Strive on with diligence.

5. Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Hoettges:

   If no significant obstacles arise in the due diligence process, it will pass quickly.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=diligence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Diligence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=diligence
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diligence
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diligence
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=diligence