en·dur·ance 
/ɪnˈdɚrəns, Brit ɪnˈdjʊərəns/ noun
/ɪnˈdɚrəns, Brit ɪnˈdjʊərəns/ noun [noncount] 1 a : the ability to do something difficult for a long time
▪ The exercise program is designed to increase both strength and endurance. ▪ a test of endurance = an endurance test [=a task that tests your ability to do something difficult for a long time] ▪ endurance training
b : the ability to deal with pain or suffering that continues for a long time
▪ The overseas flight tested our (powers of) endurance. ▪ children who are teased beyond endurance [=for such a long time or to such a great degree that they can no longer deal with it] 2 : the quality of continuing for a long time
▪ We need to assure the endurance [=survival] of this tradition.
▪ The exercise program is designed to increase both strength and endurance. ▪ a test of endurance = an endurance test [=a task that tests your ability to do something difficult for a long time] ▪ endurance training
b : the ability to deal with pain or suffering that continues for a long time
▪ The overseas flight tested our (powers of) endurance. ▪ children who are teased beyond endurance [=for such a long time or to such a great degree that they can no longer deal with it]
▪ We need to assure the endurance [=survival] of this tradition.
