Meaning of perseverance in English

perseverance

noun [ U ]

approving

/ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/ us

/ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/

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continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time:

It took a lot of patience and perseverance for all sides to reach an agreement.

Over and over, they have shown perseverance in the face of adversity.

A combination of brilliant imagination and dogged perseverance enabled them to triumph.

Eventually, her perseverance paid off and she won a contract with a major recording company.

I think the reason I won a gold medal was sheer perseverance, not because I was more talented than anybody else.

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the ability to keep doing something difficult

perseveranceA years-long political scandal broke last week thanks to the dogged perseverance of local reporters.
determinationAfter years of hard work and determination, she was finally promoted to CEO.
persistenceHe was known for his persistence in the pursuit of justice.
stick-to-it-ivenessUS This type of work requires a long-term commitment and a lot of stick-to-it-iveness.
single-mindednessHer single-mindedness helped her win six US Open singles titles.
doggednessTheir sheer doggedness and ambition helped them ignore criticism and carry on.

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the quality of being someone who continues to make an effort to achieve their aims, even when this is difficult or takes a long time:

One of the most essential qualities of a scientist is perseverance.

Her perseverance in the face of professional and personal challenges makes her my role model.

He's a highly motivated individual, with the perseverance required to complete projects.

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This is a demanding book to read, but it rewards perseverance.
Coding is a process of trial and error, and success is achieved through perseverance.
I think the reason I won a gold medal was sheer perseverance, not because I was more talented than anyone else.
Through hard work and perseverance, he worked his way up to the top.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Effort and expending energy

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You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

Strength of will and determination

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determination (TRYING HARD)
persistence
tenacity

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(Definition of perseverance from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of perseverance

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This perseverance is of course particularly relevant in the political field, where observations are biased by interests and ideology.

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This is, of course, a classic romantic idea, but the struggle and perseverance needed to fulfil this ambition are impressive and come across convincingly.

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Examples of this exegetical perseverance can be found in the writings of several prominent authors.

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Of course, a certain amount of perseverance is necessary for the success of any project.

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The impossibility of addressing the land issue did not change the perseverance of the authorities implementing the programme.

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This building should be an example to us of the need for idealism and perseverance to make advances in our field.

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Each patient has a unique pattern of loss, but early initiation of tailored programmes and perseverance during the first two years is important.

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That is a tribute both to the client's perseverance over many years and setbacks and to its trust in, and encouragement of, the whole team.

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Millenarianism's is a history of success - not just, as we used to think, of perseverance in failure.

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In these instances and in many others, human ingenuity and perseverance succeed in converting misfortune into victory.

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What they lacked in armaments and numbers, the insurgents made up for with competent leadership, skill, mobility, motivation, courage, determination and perseverance.

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The demonstration of normal left ventricular growth in these patients would encourage the perseverance with this approach.

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Perhaps his most striking quality as exemplified by his polar voyages was his perseverance.

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It is because of this hard work and perseverance (again, conventional practices), that she has been able to attain her success.

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This flabby lump of mortality that we work so hard at with such patient perseverance, yields no sign of you.

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