What is the meaning of pursuit?

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

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