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 diligence diligence /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

noun

  1. () Conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation  ( diligence )
    conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
      His diligence and hard work were the keys to his success.
    His diligence and hard work were the keys to his success.
  2. A diligent effort  ( application , diligence )
    a diligent effort
      It is a job requiring serious application
    it is a job requiring serious application
  3. Persevering determination to perform a task  ( diligence , industriousness , industry )
    persevering determination to perform a task
      His diligence won him quick promotions
    his diligence won him quick promotions
      Frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues
    frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues


 television transmitter television transmitter /ˈtɛlɪvɪʒən trænˈsmɪtər/

noun

  1. Transmitter that is part of a television system  ( television transmitter )
    transmitter that is part of a television system
      The television transmitter ensures that the broadcast reaches households across the region.
    The television transmitter ensures that the broadcast reaches households across the region.


 armillary sphere armillary sphere /ˈɑrmɪlɛriː sfɪr/

noun

  1. A celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars  ( armilla , armillary sphere )
    a celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars


 political leader political leader /pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈliːdər/

noun

  1. () A person active in party politics  ( pol [Informal, N. American] , politico [Informal] , pollie [Informal, Australian] , political leader , politician )
    a person active in party politics
       The charismatic politician campaigned passionately for social justice and equality.
    The charismatic politician campaigned passionately for social justice and equality.


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