Diligence - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈdɪlɪdʒəns|  American pronunciation of the word diligence
Brit.  |ˈdɪlɪdʒ(ə)ns|  British pronunciation of the word diligence

noun

- conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
- persevering determination to perform a task (syn: industry)
his diligence won him quick promotions
- a diligent effort (syn: application)

Extra examples

Does she have enough diligence to finish the job on time?

He pursued this task with a diligence characteristic of him.

The manuscript volumes still remain to testify his diligence.

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