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p-uh-SYOOT/pəˈsjuːt/

Pursuit is the act of following or trying to achieve something; also a hobby: in pursuit of turnout; leisure pursuits. Pursue is the verb (already in the dictionary); chase is everyday for running after. In pursuit of turnout, the campaign still needs a sampling frame. Mix-up: purse; pursue as the noun. Do not write pursuit for a single finished prize.

Meaning

The act of following or trying to achieve something; also a hobby (a leisure pursuit).

Examples

• “In pursuit of turnout, the campaign still needs a sampling frame.”
• “Outdoor pursuits featured in the PE options list, which is the hobby sense.”

Good to know

in pursuit of; a leisure / academic pursuit. Verb: pursue. Trap: purse / a finished trophy. News, PE, and evaluations. Chasing a goal, or a pastime — specify.

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