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Definition endurance in American English

endurance noun

[uncountable] noun
/ɪnˈdʊrəns/
1

the ability to continue doing something physically difficult or continue dealing with an unpleasant situation for a long time

Example

The long trip tested their courage and endurance to the limit.

Example

There was something about him that irritated Lydia almost beyond endurance.

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Definition endurance in American English