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Definition pursuit in American English

pursuit noun

noun
/pərˈsut/
1

the process of trying to achieve something

Example

the pursuit of happiness

Example

his single-mindedness in the pursuit of his goals

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2

the process of chasing someone or something in order to catch them

Example

A group of horsemen set off in pursuit.

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3

an activity that you enjoy

Example

his artistic pursuits

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4

the process of continuing with an activity

Example

Increased inflation would have resulted from the pursuit of this policy.

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Definition pursuit in American English