Pursuit/pərˈsuːt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Long-Term Goals Used to describe efforts toward goals that take time to achieve. He's in pursuit of a medical degree. Pro Tip 2/3Enduring Commitment Emphasizes continued effort despite challenges. Her pursuit of excellence knows no bounds. Pro Tip 3/3Idealistic Ambitions Often linked with big, abstract concepts like 'happiness' or 'justice'. They are united in the pursuit of justice.