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diligence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | industriousness, industry |
| Type of | purpose, determination |
| Has types | assiduousness, concentration, sedulity, studiousness, assiduity, sedulousness |
| Derivation | diligent |
his diligence won him quick promotions.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | application |
| Type of | travail, effort, elbow grease, exertion, sweat |
diligence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | painstakingness, conscientiousness |
Examples of diligence
diligence
All too often, testimonials from former officials substituted for due diligence.
From the washingtontimes.com
How much due diligence would you do on that company before investing your money?
From the cnn.com
However, there are times when vendor due diligence may not be fully justifiable.
From the online.wsj.com
Financiers are sometimes skimping on due diligence in the scramble to win deals.
From the economist.com
Keeping Jayla healthy was a monumental undertaking of cleanliness and diligence.
From the newsobserver.com
Due diligence is required by the agency's own technology-development guidelines.
From the washingtontimes.com
Hoskyns handles both with a blend of reporter's-eye diligence and fan's respect.
From the buffalonews.com
Other potential buyers could then do their due diligence and make better offers.
From the economist.com
Everyone's level of due diligence-a term I did not use, by the way-is different.
From the forbes.com
- Conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
- Persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"
- Application: a diligent effort; "it is a job requiring serious application"
- Diligence is a zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work, exemplified by a decisive work ethic, budgeting of one's time, monitoring one's own activities to guard against laziness, and putting forth full concentration in one's work. Diligence is usually promoted in work places. ...
- A stagecoach is a type of four-wheeled closed coach for passengers and goods, strongly sprung and drawn by four horses, usually four-in-hand. ...
- Conscientiousness or determination or perseverance when doing something; One of the seven contrary virtues, opposite the vice of sloth; A public stage-coach. (19th century, now used only in reference to France or other European countries including Great Britain.)
- As it pertains to onus, is a legal concept. Within the context of this policy, it is closely associated with the concept of fairness and is the foundation of good adjudication. Diligence is defined as careful and persistent effort. ...
- Action taken towards the perfection of a conditional water right.
- Diligence is working hard and doing your absolute best. You take special care by doing things step by step. Diligence helps you to get things done with excellence and enthusiasm. Diligence leads to success.
