diligence — careful and persistent work or effort
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: careful and persistent work or effort
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/
Korean meaning: 부지런함, 성실함, 근면
Korean pronunciation: **딜**리전스
Example Sentences
- The student's diligence was legendary - he even studied during his own birthday party.
- Through diligence and hard work, she transformed from a struggling student to the top of her class.
- His diligence in checking every detail saved the company from a major financial disaster.
diligence
NOUN//ˈdɪlɪdʒəns//
careful and persistent work or effort

A student shows diligence through hours of focused late-night studying
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Origin
From Latin 'diligentia' meaning 'attentiveness' or 'care,' derived from 'diligere' (to esteem highly, to love), which combines 'dis-' (apart) and 'legere' (to choose or gather).
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“The student's diligence was legendary - he even studied during his own birthday party.”
“Through diligence and hard work, she transformed from a struggling student to the top of her class.”
“His diligence in checking every detail saved the company from a major financial disaster.”
“The detective's diligence in following every lead eventually solved the cold case after 20 years.”
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