due diligence
Say it: dyoo DIL-ih-juns /ˌdu ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ · phrase
What “due diligence” means
Carefully checking the facts before an important decision.
More precisely: Careful research and checking before a deal, investment or important decision.
Example: “Do your due diligence before investing — read the accounts, not just the pitch deck.”
When to use it
Before a deal, purchase or investment, when discussing thorough checks of the facts and risks. It sounds formal and businesslike.
Similar words
investigation, vetting, scrutiny
Quick check
Before buying a café, you inspect its lease, equipment and trading records to uncover problems. You are doing…
due diligence or market research?
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due diligence
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