Word
endurance
Phoneticsen·durance
US/ˈɛndɝəns/
UK/ɛndjˈɔːɹəns/
Definitions
01stamina
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Sports
n. the ability to keep doing something difficult or painful for a long time.
n. the capacity of an individual to sustain a physical or mental effort over a prolonged period.
“Running a marathon requires incredible physical endurance and a strong mind.”
“The athletes underwent rigorous testing to measure their muscular endurance before the start of the competitive season.”
Synonyms
02patience or tolerance
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the power to deal with a difficult situation without giving up.
n. the ability to withstand hardship or adversity; often used in the context of emotional or psychological resilience.
“The long delay at the airport tested the endurance of all the passengers.”
“The negotiator's endurance was tested by hours of circular arguments and increasingly hostile demands from the opposing side.”
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03operational range
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. the amount of time a ship or plane can travel before it runs out of fuel or food.
n. the maximum period or distance a vessel, aircraft, or vehicle can operate without being resupplied.
“The ship has an endurance of thirty days at sea before it needs more food.”
“Engineers focused on improving the battery's endurance to ensure the drone could complete its surveillance mission without returning to base.”
Usage
Often used in military or nautical contexts regarding fuel or rations.
Real-World Examples
“Reader, this experience felt like an endurance test before that song had reached the end of its first cycle.” “They were often endurance challenges, which began when he was taking a BTec course in sport and development at Merton college in Morden, south London.” “Any lessons the Cagots would have had to teach us about survival and endurance remain unlearned.” Etymology
First attested in the late 15th century. From Middle French endurance, from Old French endurance. Morphologically endure + -ance.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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