Diligence

/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/noun

The quality of being careful and thorough in one's work or activities, often requiring a great deal of effort and attention to detail.

The auditor's diligence in reviewing the company's financial records helped uncover several discrepancies that needed to be addressed.Business
The software development team's diligence in testing and debugging their code ensured a high-quality product that met all the client's requirements.Technology

Origin: From Latin 'diligentia', meaning 'carefulness' or 'attentiveness', derived from 'diligere', which means 'to value highly' or 'to love'.

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