endurance

Endurance is defined as the act of working very hard without stopping, even in the face of difficult situations or pain.

(noun)

An example of endurance is what a marathon runner has to have to get through a race.

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See endurance in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. the act of enduring
  2. the power of enduring; specif.,
    1. ability to last, continue, or remain
    2. ability to stand pain, distress, fatigue, etc.; fortitude
  3. duration
  4. Rare that which is endured; hardship

See endurance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The act, quality, or power of withstanding hardship or stress: A marathon tests a runner's endurance.
  2. The state or fact of persevering: Through hard work and endurance, we will complete this project.
  3. Continuing existence; duration.

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