Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.

In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.

The state or quality of being diligent.

Steady application; industry; careful work involving long-term effort. / The qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, and perseverance. / Carefulness.

plural of diligence

(obsolete) diligence; care

plural of diligency

Appropriate, required, reasonable care or carefulness. / (law) A legally binding process during which a potential buyer evaluates the assets and liabilities of a company.

(Scotland, law) The process by which execution may proceed without the need of further application to the court, in the case of bonds and other instruments registered for execution.