dil·i·gence
ˈdi-lə-jən(t)s 
1
a
: steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
showed great diligence in tracking down the story
He had earned universal respect for his integrity, fairness, and diligence.—
John L. Sanders
John L. Sanders2
law
: the attention and care legally expected or required of a person (such as a party to a contract) see also due diligence
di·li·gence
ˈdi-lə-ˌzhäⁿs
ˈdi-lə-jən(t)s
ˈdi-lə-jən(t)s
: stagecoach
The railway had driven coach companies out of business …. Once, the journey had taken three days by diligence.—Graham Robb
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through the diligence and ingenuity of a single detective, the gang's ringleader was finally caught
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For companies hoping to meet CMMC 2.0 standards, this will require a level of cybersecurity diligence beyond a superficial checkbox approach.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Her diligence in completing assignments on time, paired with her willingness to offer help to her classmates, sets her apart.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
This season, the show's diligence was questioned due to several social media controversies.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Without their diligence, nobody could be elected, period.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Diligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diligence. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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diligence
noun
dil·i·gence
ˈdi-lə-jəns
: earnest and persistent application of effort especially as required by law
also
: care sense 1 see also due diligence
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