The meaning of PERSISTENCE is the action or fact of persisting. How to use persistence in a sentence.

PERSISTENCE definition: 1. the fact that someone or something persists: 2. the fact that someone or something persists…. Learn more.

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

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

Persistence is the quality of continuing to do something, especially when it is difficult or tedious. It is the determination to keep going despite challenges or obstacles.

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun persistence. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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!

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.

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 of vision.

per•sist•ence (pər sis′ təns, -zis′ -), n. 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 …