Diligence

/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ noun

Careful and persistent work or effort; steady, earnest, and energetic application to an undertaking.

From Latin diligentia, from diligere (to love, esteem highly), literally 'to choose apart' (dis- + legere). Originally meant 'careful selection' or 'attention to detail', evolving to encompass persistent effort by 14th century in English.

AMንቅናቄ
ARاجتهاد
BNপরিশ্রম
CAdiligència
CSpíle
DAflid
DEFleiß
ELεπιμέλεια
ESdiligencia
FAکوشش
FIahkeruus
FRdiligence
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