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persistence


per·sis·tence

noun \pər-ˈsis-tən(t)s, -ˈzis-\

Definition of PERSISTENCE

1
: the action or fact of persisting
2
: the quality or state of being persistent; especially : perseverance

Examples of PERSISTENCE

  1. He admired her dogged persistence in pursuing the job.
  2. His persistence in asking for a raise was finally rewarded.
  3. She has shown a lot of persistence.

First Known Use of PERSISTENCE

1546

Rhymes with PERSISTENCE

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