The meaning of DILIGENCE is steady, earnest, and energetic effort : persistent and careful hard work. How to use diligence in a sentence.

DILIGENCE definition: constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind. See examples of diligence used in a sentence.

DILIGENCE meaning: 1. the quality of working carefully and with a lot of effort: 2. the quality of working carefully…. Learn more.

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

Definition of diligence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Collocations: nobody can [challenge, fault] her diligence, requires diligence in order to (avoid problems), will take a [lot, great deal] of diligence, but, more...

Due diligence and transparency is of course an ethical responsibility in both cases.

diligence (ˈdɪlɪdʒəns) n 1. steady and careful application 2. proper attention or care

If you practice diligence, you are a hard and careful worker. Do you have the diligence to read all the collected works of Henry James? Of course not. Nobody has, but a couple of his early novels won't hurt.

The reporter showed great diligence in tracking down the story. The company's success reflects the diligence of its employees. Many hours of diligent [= painstaking, careful] research were required.