Etymology Journal ยท D
Due diligence
Meaning
- Doing the necessary homework and background research before making a major decision or purchase. It is about being responsible and thorough.
Professional, serious
Used in a sentence
- Did you perform your due diligence before buying that used car?
- We need to do our due diligence on this new supplier.
- It is just standard due diligence to check the references.
The backstory
This started as a legal term referring to the investigation an investor or buyer performs before signing a contract. It has since moved into everyday professional and personal life.
Heard in
Nationwide
Vibe check