| diligence | | |
| n. (attribute) | 1. diligence | conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation. |
| ~ painstakingness, conscientiousness | the trait of being painstaking and careful. |
| n. (attribute) | 2. diligence, industriousness, industry | persevering determination to perform a task.; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues" |
| ~ determination, purpose | the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose" |
| ~ assiduity, assiduousness, concentration | great and constant diligence and attention. |
| ~ sedulity, sedulousness | the quality of being constantly diligent and attentive. |
| ~ studiousness | diligent study. |
| n. (act) | 3. application, diligence | a diligent effort.; "it is a job requiring serious application" |
| ~ elbow grease, exertion, effort, travail, sweat | use of physical or mental energy; hard work.; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion" |
| industry | | |
| n. (group) | 1. industry | the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise.; "each industry has its own trade publications" |
| ~ manufacture, industry | the organized action of making of goods and services for sale.; "American industry is making increased use of computers to control production" |
| ~ commercial enterprise | an enterprise connected with commerce. |
| ~ aluminum business, aluminum industry | manufacturers of aluminum considered as a group. |
| ~ apparel industry, fashion business, fashion industry, garment industry, rag trade | makers and sellers of fashionable clothing. |
| ~ banking industry, banking system | banks collectively. |
| ~ automobile industry | the manufacturers of automobiles considered collectively. |
| ~ aviation | the operation of aircraft to provide transportation. |
| ~ chemical industry | the manufacturers of chemicals considered collectively. |
| ~ coal industry | the producers of coal considered collectively. |
| ~ computer industry | the manufacturers of computers considered collectively. |
| ~ construction industry, housing industry | an industry that builds housing. |
| ~ electronics industry | the manufacturers of electronic products considered collectively. |
| ~ entertainment industry, show biz, show business | those involved in providing entertainment: radio and television and films and theater. |
| ~ film industry, movie industry | the entertainment industries involved in producing and distributing movies. |
| ~ growth industry | an industry that is growing rapidly. |
| ~ lighting industry | an industry devoted to manufacturing and selling and installing lighting. |
| ~ arms industry, munitions industry | an industry that manufacturers weapons of war. |
| ~ oil business, oil industry, refining industry | an industry that produces and delivers oil and oil products. |
| ~ plastics industry | an industry that manufactures plastic articles. |
| ~ securities industry, market | the securities markets in the aggregate.; "the market always frustrates the small investor" |
| ~ service industry | an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects. |
| ~ shipbuilding industry | an industry that builds ships. |
| ~ shoe industry | an industry that manufactures and sells shoes. |
| ~ sign industry | an industry that produces signs. |
| ~ steel industry | the industry that makes steel and steel products. |
| ~ sunrise industry | a new industry that is expanding rapidly (especially telecommunications or electronics). |
| ~ tobacco industry | an industry that manufactures and sells products containing tobacco. |
| ~ toy business, toy industry | an industry that manufactures and sells toys for children. |
| ~ trucking industry | an industry that provides transportation for commercial products. |
| n. (act) | 2. industry, manufacture | the organized action of making of goods and services for sale.; "American industry is making increased use of computers to control production" |
| ~ cottage industry | small-scale industry that can be carried on at home by family members using their own equipment. |
| ~ production | (economics) manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale.; "he introduced more efficient methods of production" |
| ~ industrial enterprise, industrialisation, industrialization | the development of industry on an extensive scale. |
| ~ business enterprise, business, commercial enterprise | the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects.; "computers are now widely used in business" |
| ~ point system | a system of evaluation based on awarding points according to rules. |
| ~ industry | the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise.; "each industry has its own trade publications" |
| ~ privatise, privatize | change from governmental to private control or ownership.; "The oil industry was privatized" |
| ~ rat | employ scabs or strike breakers in. |
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