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.