persisted

[per-sis-tid, -zis-]

adjective

1. Computers.,  (of a record, configuration, value, etc.) written to permanent storage by the scripted process that created it, so that it continues to exist in the same state after the script has finished running.

   Removal of the file results in a loss of all persisted settings at the next server startup.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of persist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of persisted¹

First recorded in 1995–2000, for the adjective; persist ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective; persist ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb

Example Sentences

One challenge has persisted throughout the program's progress: scaling up production.

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But the positive black voting trends cited by Chief Justice Roberts have persisted.

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BEIJING—Under intense pressure from authorities in China, Ezra Jin persisted for years in building one of the nation’s largest underground Christian churches, with branches in 40 cities across the country.

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In many ways, this frame of mind persisted, animating Updike’s astonishingly prolific literary career.

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"It was difficult to learn the language, but I persisted," said Snyman, 33.

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Related Words

• continue 
• endure 
• go on 
• linger 
• persevere 
• prevail 
• pursue 
• recur 
• remain