What is the meaning of diligent?

adjective

  • Quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness)
    • usage: "a diligent (or patient) worker"; "with persevering (or patient. industry she revived the failing business"
  • Characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks.
    • usage: "a diligent detective investigates all clues"; "a diligent search of the files"
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