pursuance

noun
UK: /pəˈsjuːəns/
US: /pərˈsuːəns/

  1. The action of following or trying to achieve something.

    1. He was active in the pursuance of his studies.
    2. In pursuance of their goals, they worked tirelessly every single day.

  2. The act of chasing or following someone or something.

    1. The police were in pursuance of the suspect's vehicle.
    2. The dog ran at full speed in pursuance of the bouncing red ball.

  3. Carrying out of a plan, goal, or desire.

    1. The project was completed in pursuance of the original schedule.
    2. In the pursuance of justice, all available evidence was carefully examined.

Synonyms

pursuit achievement prosecution performance execution endeavor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pursuance" in English means: The action of following or trying to achieve something., The act of chasing or following someone or something., Carrying out of a plan, goal, or desire..

The phonetic transcription of "pursuance" is /pəˈsjuːəns/ in British English and /pərˈsuːəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pursuance": pursuit, achievement, prosecution, performance, execution, endeavor.

Example usage of "pursuance": "He was active in the pursuance of his studies.". More examples on the page.