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diligence
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diligence
(noun)
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diligence
/
ˈ
dɪləʤəns/
noun
diligence
/
ˈ
dɪləʤəns/
noun
Learner's definition of DILIGENCE
[
noncount
]
:
careful hard work
:
continued effort
The reporter showed great
diligence
in tracking down the story.
The company's success reflects the
diligence
of its employees.
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— diligent
/
ˈ
dɪləʤənt/
adjective
[
more diligent; most diligent
]
Many hours of
diligent
[=
painstaking
,
careful
] research were required.
a
diligent
worker
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— diligently
adverb
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