- diligence - conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
--1 is a kind of conscientiousness, painstakingness
- diligence, industriousness, industry - persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"
--2 is a kind of determination, purpose
--2 has particulars:assiduity, assiduousness, concentration; sedulity, sedulousness; studiousness - application, diligence - a diligent effort; "it is a job requiring serious application"
--3 is a kind of effort, elbow grease, exertion, travail, sweat
- diligence, industriousness, industry - persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"