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English noun: diligence | |||
| 1. | diligence (attribute) conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | conscientiousness, painstakingness | ||
| 2. | diligence (attribute) persevering determination to perform a task | ||
| Samples | His diligence won him quick promotions. Frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues. | ||
| Synonyms | industriousness, industry | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | determination, purpose | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | assiduity, assiduousness, concentration, sedulity, sedulousness, studiousness | ||
| 3. | diligence (act) a diligent effort | ||
| Samples | It is a job requiring serious application. | ||
| Synonyms | application | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | effort, elbow grease, exertion, sweat, travail | ||
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