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    persistence
    /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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  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. noun. the act or fact of persisting. the quality of being persistent: You have persistence, I'll say that for you. continued existence or occurrence: the persistence of smallpox. the continuance of an effect after its cause is removed. persistence. / pəˈsɪstəns / noun. the quality of persisting; tenacity.

  6. 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. Synonyms: determination, resolution, pluck, stamina More Synonyms of persistence.

  7. Definition of persistence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. 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...

  9. persistence meaning, definition, what is persistence: determination to do something even thoug...: Learn more.

  10. noun. /pərˈsɪstəns/ [uncountable] the fact of continuing to try to do something despite difficulties, especially when other people are against you and think that you are being annoying or unreasonable His persistence was finally rewarded when the insurance company agreed to pay for the damage.

  11. noun. The act of persisting; stubborn or enduring continuance. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The quality of being persistent; tenacity. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The continuance of an effect after the removal of its cause. Persistence of vision causes visual impressions to continue upon the retina for a brief time.