diligence

UK
/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/
US
/ˈdɪlədʒəns/

Translations

diligencenoun
diligences
pl
Her diligence in completing the project was commendable.
Её усердие в завершении проекта было похвальным.
The student's diligence in his studies paid off with excellent grades.
Старательность студента в учёбе окупилась отличными оценками.
His diligence in learning new skills impressed his employer.
Его прилежание в изучении новых навыков впечатлило работодателя.
diligenceadjective
UK
/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/
US
/ˈdɪlədʒəns/
Attributive use of the noun, e.g. “diligence review”, functioning adjectivally.

Definitions

diligencenoun
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Her diligence in completing the project ahead of schedule was commendable.
A large four-wheeled stagecoach formerly used for public transport, especially in France.
They crossed the Alps in a crowded diligence.
Reasonable or required care and attention, especially as part of a legal or business investigation.
The investors performed diligence before agreeing to the merger.
diligenceadjective
Relating to or involving careful and persistent effort; performed with meticulous attention.
The firm conducted a diligence audit of the supplier.