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/ËsÉvÉrÉns/. noun. Learner's definition of SEVERANCE. [singular] formal. 1. : the act of ending someone's employment. â usually used before another noun. a severance of employment. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. severance pay [=money given to someone who has been fired or laid off from a job]. She received a good severance package [=money and other benefits given when employment is ended] when she was laid off.
Grit has been argued to be distinguishable from each of these in the following ways. Perseverance is the steadfast pursuit of a task, mission, or journey in spite of obstacles, discouragement, or distraction. In contrast, grit is argued to be trait to perseverance. Grit enables an individual to persevere in accomplishing a goal despite obstacles over an extended period. When compared with the construct of persistence, grit adds a component of passion for the goal.