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diligence

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Illustration of "diligence": Diligence refers to the quality of being careful, persistent, and hardworking in one's duties or tas

What does "diligence" mean?

Diligence refers to the quality of being careful, persistent, and hardworking in one's duties or tasks. It paints a mental picture of someone steadily chipping away at a project, not because they are rushing, but because they are consistently focused on doing the job thoroughly and well. It is most often used in professional or academic contexts to describe a positive work ethic. You will frequently hear it paired with "due" in legal or business settings ("due diligence"), where it implies the necessary research or investigation required to make an informed decision.

"diligence" in conversation

Work feedback

I really appreciate the diligence you put into this report.

I really appreciate the diligence you put into this report.

Thank you! I wanted to make sure all the data was verified.

Thank you! I wanted to make sure all the data was verified.

Used to praise thoroughness in a professional setting.

Discussing a student

Sarah lacks the natural talent, but her diligence is unmatched.

Sarah lacks the natural talent, but her diligence is unmatched.

She spends hours at her desk every single night.

She spends hours at her desk every single night.

Highlights that persistence can overcome a lack of innate skill.

"diligence" in a sentence

  1. She showed great diligence in her studies.

    She showed great diligence in her studies.

  2. With enough diligence, you can master any new skill.

    With enough diligence, you can master any new skill.

  3. The firm conducted thorough due diligence before acquiring the startup.

    The firm conducted thorough due diligence before acquiring the startup.

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