Diligence: meaning, definitions and examples

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diligence

 

[ หˆdษชlษชdส’ษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

hard work

careful and persistent work or effort. Diligence is a quality that is highly valued in many professions and tasks.

Synonyms

commitment, dedication, perseverance

Examples of usage

  • She showed great diligence in completing her project on time.
  • His diligence in studying for the exam paid off with a high score.
Context #2 | Noun

attention to detail

attention to detail in one's work or tasks. Diligence involves being thorough and careful in all aspects of a task.

Synonyms

accuracy, meticulousness, thoroughness

Examples of usage

  • The artist's diligence in painting each tiny detail of the portrait was evident in the final masterpiece.
  • His diligence in checking and re-checking the calculations ensured accuracy in the report.

Translations

Translations of the word "diligence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diligรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคถเฅเคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FleiรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketekunan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐั€ะฐะฝะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ diligencja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹คๅ‹‰ (kinben)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diligence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diligencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikkat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทผ๋ฉด (geunmyeon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฌุชู‡ุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรญle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svedomitosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‹คๅฅ‹ (qรญnfรจn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pridnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ iรฐni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑา›ั‹ะฟั‚ั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒกแƒ แƒ˜แƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™ylษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diligencia

Etymology

The word 'diligence' comes from the Latin word 'diligentia', meaning 'care, attentiveness'. It entered the English language in the 14th century and has since been associated with hard work, attention to detail, and perseverance. Diligence is a virtue that is praised in various cultures and is seen as a key factor in achieving success.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,595 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.