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diligence

The correct spelling is diligence.

How to pronounce diligence

noun

IPA: /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

Say it like: Dil-ije-nse

The correct spelling is diligence. Steady application; industry; careful work involving long-term effort.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Steady application; industry; careful work involving long-term effort.
  2. 2.The qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, and perseverance.
  3. 3.Carefulness.
  4. 4.(19th century) A public stage-coach.
  5. 5.The process by which persons, lands, or effects are seized for debt; process for enforcing the attendance of witnesses or the production of writings.

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