diligence

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
  2. noun persevering determination to perform a task
  3. noun a diligent effort

Etymology

Borrowed from French diligence, from Latin diligentia.

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