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diligence in British English 1

(ˈdɪlɪdʒəns)
noun
1. 
steady and careful application
2. 
proper attention or care
3.  law
the degree of care required in a given situation
Word origin
C14: from Latin dīligentia care, attentiveness

diligence in British English 2

(ˈdɪlɪdʒəns, French diliʒɑ̃s)
noun
history
a stagecoach
Word origin
C18: from French, shortened from carosse de diligence, literally: coach of speed
 

stagecoach in British English 2

(ˈsteɪdʒˌkəʊtʃ)
noun
a large four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle formerly used to carry passengers, mail, etc, on a regular route between towns and cities

diligence in American English 1

(ˈdɪlədʒəns)
noun
1. 
the quality of being diligent; constant, careful effort; perseverance
2.  Obsolete
speed; haste
3.  Law
the degree of attention or care expected of a person in a given situation
Word origin
ME < OFr < L diligentia < diligens, prp. of diligere, to esteem highly, select < di-, apart + legere, to choose, collect: see logic

diligence in American English 2

(ˈdɪlədʒəns; French diliˈʒɑ̃s)
noun
a public stagecoach, esp. as formerly used in France
Word origin
Fr < carrosse de diligence, lit., coach of diligence, i.e., fast coach < faire diligence, to hurry

Examples of 'diligence' in a sentence
diligence

There was no evidence of any due diligence about the people who received the cash.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The shortlisted bidders are being given access to due diligence and management meetings.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They have not told me or the police that this owner can verify the purchase was carried out in due diligence.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The company said it was confident in its due diligence process on safety but was open to joining a multinational coalition.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There is a time for acting quickly - but not when carrying out due diligence.
The Sun (2016)
It seems he did more due diligence on his bet than the American public.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Heathrow said it had not yet done due diligence on the Hub scheme.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The race to grab a slice of the next big thing is so intense that taking time to do due diligence is often impossible.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
A spokesman insisted that due diligence checks were made before her appointment.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
For buyers who do decide to invest, it is extremely important to practise due diligence when considering your options.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The due diligence process may not end with the buyout or the investment.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It spent a marathon two years on due diligence.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The bidders are conducting due diligence on the target.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Its investors pay it high fees to conduct proper due diligence.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
These were all red flags for careful due diligence.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We have to take huge care and diligence.
The Sun (2013)
It is thought that the due diligence process could take a few months to complete.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Other concerns included the standard of due diligence being conducted by fundraising companies.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It is for the advisers to ensure that the proper diligence is done.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It has conducted limited due diligence as a result.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Equally we expect the industry to do proper checks and proper due diligence.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In part what was due care and diligence would depend on the obligations of the person being considered.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He trusts me to do the job while they can have their thinking time and do their due diligence.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This can be a false economy because any shortcomings are likely to be flushed out in the due diligence process.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He is scheduled to complete the process of due diligence by the weekend and may then make a formal offer.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The two are in due diligence talks, but the matter should be resolved soon enough.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The funding followed nine months of due diligence and 55 site visits.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
They had not done due diligence, proper risk assessment or good processes for acquiring businesses.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The bidders are due to meet the bank's management and continue due diligence this week.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The platforms must also conduct due diligence on borrowers, and financial promotions must clearly identify any risks.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I think of it as a due diligence process.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The four exchanges have been conducting due diligence for the past three weeks, according to senior industry sources.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The bank was found to have failed to act with due skill, care and diligence in the best interest of its clients.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
A sign that his outfit doesn't do proper due diligence?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But overall I would say Scripture calls for diligence and care.
Christianity Today (2000)

Synonyms of 'diligence'

application, industry, care, activity
More Synonyms of diligence
(noun) 
The police are pursuing their enquiries with great diligence.
Synonyms
application
his immense talent and unremitting application
industry
No one doubted his industry or his integrity.
care
activity
attention
He turned his attention to the desperate state of housing in the province.
perseverance
Perseverance will pay off in the end.
earnestness
attentiveness
assiduity
those with the ability and the assiduity to make it big
intentness
assiduousness
laboriousness
heedfulness
sedulousness

Additional synonyms

in the sense of assiduity
those with the ability and the assiduity to make it big
Synonyms
diligence,
industry,
application,
persistence,
perseverance,
constancy,
steadiness,
attentiveness,
industriousness,
indefatigability,
studiousness,
assiduousness,
laboriousness,
tirelessness,
sedulity,
sedulousness
in the sense of attention
Definition
concentrated direction of the mind
He turned his attention to the desperate state of housing in the province.
Synonyms
thinking,
thought,
mind,
notice,
consideration,
concentration,
observation,
scrutiny,
heed,
deliberation,
contemplation,
thoughtfulness,
attentiveness,
ATTN,
intentness,
heedfulness
in the sense of industry
Definition
the quality of working hard
No one doubted his industry or his integrity.
Synonyms
diligence,
effort,
labour,
hard work,
trouble,
activity,
application,
striving,
endeavour,
toil,
vigour,
zeal,
persistence,
assiduity,
tirelessness

Nearby words of
diligence

  • dilatory
  • dilemma
  • dilettante
  • diligence
  • diligent
  • dilly-dally
  • dilute

Synonyms of 'diligence'

diligence

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