endurance: Meaning and Definition of

en•dur•ance

Pronunciation: (en-door'uns, -dyoor'-), [key]
— n.
  1. the fact or power of enduring or bearing pain, hardships, etc.
  2. the ability or strength to continue or last, esp. despite fatigue, stress, or other adverse conditions; stamina: He has amazing physical endurance.
  3. lasting quality; duration: His friendships have little endurance.
  4. something endured, as a hardship; trial.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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