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persistence

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pərˈsɪstəns/ · UK /pəˈsɪstəns/

persistence means: Continuing to try or do something despite difficulty or delay.

noun

KEEPING AT ITB2

Continuing to try or do something despite difficulty or delay.

  • Her persistence finally paid off.
  • He showed persistence by applying for the job three times.
  • With patience and persistence, they solved the problem.

How to use it: persistence in doing something (Her persistence in seeking answers helped everyone.)

Similar words: perseverance, determination, tenacity

Common phrases: show persistence, persistence pays, great persistence, with persistence

SAVED DATAC2

The ability of stored information to remain available after a program stops running.

  • The database provides persistence for these records.
  • We tested data persistence by restarting the application.
  • Without persistence, your settings disappear when you close the program.

Common phrases: data persistence, ensure persistence

Questions about persistence

What does persistence mean?

Continuing to try or do something despite difficulty or delay.

What is persistence in other languages?

Türkçe: azim · Español: perseverancia · Français: persévérance · Deutsch: Beharrlichkeit · Italiano: perseveranza · 日本語: 粘り強さ

How do you pronounce persistence?

In American English /pərˈsɪstəns/; in British English /pəˈsɪstəns/.

How do you use persistence in a sentence?

Her persistence finally paid off. He showed persistence by applying for the job three times.

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