Definition of diligence Diligence

/dɪˈlʌʤʌns/ - [dilujuns] - dil•i•gence

We found 13 definitions of diligence from 5 different sources.

What does diligence mean?

Noun Plural: diligences
diligence - persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"
		industriousness, industry
		purpose, determination an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"
		assiduity, assiduousness, concentration great and constant diligence and attention
		sedulity, sedulousness the quality of being constantly diligent and attentive
diligence - conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
diligence - a diligent effort; "it is a job requiring serious application"
		application
		elbow grease, exertion, travail, effort, sweat use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"

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diligence (Noun)
conscientiousness or determination or perseverance when doing something.
diligence (Noun)
One of the seven heavenly virtues , opposite the vice of sloth.
diligence (Noun)
A public stage-coach.

diligence (n.)
The quality of being diligent; carefulness; careful attention; -- the opposite of negligence.
diligence (n.)
Interested and persevering application; devoted and painstaking effort to accomplish what is undertaken; assiduity in service.
diligence (n.)
Process by which persons, lands, or effects are seized for debt; process for enforcing the attendance of witnesses or the production of writings.
diligence (n.)
A four-wheeled public stagecoach, used in France.