Diligent - Definition
diligent
adj 1: quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or
exactness; "a diligent (or patient) worker"; "with
persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing
business" [syn: diligent, persevering]
2: characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks;
"a diligent detective investigates all clues"; "a diligent
search of the files" [ant: negligent]