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- Dictionarypersistence/pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. the fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition: "Cardiff's persistence was rewarded with a try"
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How to use persistence in a sentence. the action or fact of persisting; the quality or state of being persistent; especially : perseverance… See the full definition
noun [ U ] uk / pəˈsɪs.t ə ns / us / pɚˈsɪs.t ə ns / Add to word list. C2. the fact that someone or something persists: Most financial analysts have been surprised by the persistence of the recession. Her persistence and enthusiasm have helped the group to achieve its international success. Synonym. tenacity.
Persistence is the ability to stick with something. If you practice the violin for over a year in order to play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" perfectly, that's persistence! Persistence can also mean something that lasts for a very long time.
noun. the quality of persisting; tenacity. the act of persisting; continued effort or existence. the continuance of an effect after the cause of it has stopped. persistence of vision.
the ability to keep doing something difficult. perseverance A years-long political scandal broke last week thanks to the dogged perseverance of local reporters. determination After years of hard work and determination, she was finally promoted to CEO.
(pəʳsɪstəns ) 1. uncountable noun. If you have persistence, you continue to do something even though it is difficult or other people are against it. Skill comes only with practice, patience and persistence. Chandra was determined to become a doctor and her persistence paid off.
Definition of persistence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to continue to exist past the usual time, or to continue to do something in a determined way even when facing difficulties or opposition: If the pain persists, consult a doctor. Although the meeting had ended, she persisted in trying to question the mayor.
Define persistence. persistence synonyms, persistence pronunciation, persistence translation, English dictionary definition of persistence. n. 1. The act of persisting. 2. The state or quality of being persistent; persistency. 3. Continuance of an effect after the cause is removed: persistence...
There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun persistence. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. persistence has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. physiology (1850s) physics (1850s) See meaning & use.
