assiduous
assiduous
/ə ˈsɪd wəs/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) marked by care and persistent effort
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Usage(s):
- After the software crash, the engineers worked assiduously whole night to get the system back on rails.
- The rookie quarterback looked over his playbook with such assiduous study that he soon became more comfortable with his performance on the field.
- Mark is an assiduous worker and is never distracted by the unholy work ethics of his colleagues.
Quotes
- Mr Hoon said: "I reject any suggestion of any wrongdoing in relation to my declarations to the House of Commons authorities and HMRC. I have been consistent in my declarations to both parties and I have been assiduous in ensuring that I have met my...on May 20, 2009 By: Geoff Hoon Source: BBC News
- "I would like to pay tribute to a remarkable editorial staff, which contains some of the most talented and assiduous journalists in the UK," Kampfner said. "It has been a privilege to work with them and to have shared the same ambitions with...on Feb 13, 2008 By: John Kampfner Source: guardian.co.uk
- "Spelling is arduous," Jennings said in a statement. "You have to be pertinacious, assiduous and sometimes just plain lucky."on May 31, 2007 By: Ken Jennings Source: Examiner.com
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