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Vinony

endurance

noun

  1. ability to remain active
  2. maximum length of time an aircraft can remain in cruising flight
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/ / /ɪnˈdjɔːɹəns/ / /ɪnˈdʊɹəns/

noun

Etymology: First attested in the late 15th century. From Middle French endurance, from Old French endurance. Morphologically endure + -ance.

  1. The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.

    “He has great endurance: he ran a marathon and then cycled home.”

  2. An ability to endure hardship.
  3. The length of time that a ship's rations will supply.