"persistence" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: persistence [singular], – [plural]
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  1. The act of being persistent.
    Sense id: simple-persistence-en-noun-x3BZDKWP
  2. If someone shows persistence, they are determined to continue and do not give up quickly.
    Sense id: simple-persistence-en-noun-mGfV8935
     
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