endurance
noun
en·dur·ance
in-ˈdu̇r-ən(t)s 
-ˈdyu̇r-,
en-
1
: the ability to withstand hardship or adversity
especially
: the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity
a marathon runner's endurance
2
: the act or an instance of enduring or suffering
endurance of many hardships
3
: permanence, duration
the endurance of the play's importance
Examples of endurance in a Sentence
The exercise program is designed to increase both strength and endurance.
the endurance of his love for his wife was not arrested even by her death
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As well as agility, birds have an edge in flight endurance.
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Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Faster, higher, and still built for endurance DZYNE Technologies and AFRL developed the ULTRA family as a lower-cost long-endurance ISR platform.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
As well as agility, birds have an edge in flight endurance.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The submarine meets all the requirements of the Royal Canadian Navy, from range to endurance to size to weapons, among other factors, Copeland said.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
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“Endurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endurance. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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endurance
noun
en·dur·ance
in-ˈd(y)u̇r-ən(t)s
1
: the quality of lasting or of being permanent
2
: the ability to withstand hardship, adversity, or stress
athletes need to develop endurance
3
: suffering sense 1
endurance of many hardships
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