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 pursuit pursuit /pɝˈsuːt/

noun

  1. () The act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture  ( following , pursual , pursuit , chase )
    the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
     The culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
    the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
  2. () A search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria  ( pursuance , quest , pursuit )
    a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
     The pursuit of love
    the pursuit of love
     Life is more than the pursuance of fame
    life is more than the pursuance of fame
     A quest for wealth
    a quest for wealth
  3. A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)  ( pursuit , pastime , interest )
    a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
     Sailing is her favorite pastime
    sailing is her favorite pastime
     His main pastime is gambling
    his main pastime is gambling
     He counts reading among his interests
    he counts reading among his interests
     They criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
    they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
  4. An auxiliary activity  ( avocation , by-line , pursuit , hobby , sideline , spare-time activity )
    an auxiliary activity
     Painting miniature figurines is his favorite hobby.
    Painting miniature figurines is his favorite hobby.