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to persist

to persist

1 6.8
To save data so it is still there after a computer or phone stops
  • verb
  • /pərˈsɪst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : persistir
  • Most people want to persist data between some sort of RESTful API somewhere in the cloud.

Examples

  • The program allows you to persist your settings so that they are retained after you restart your device.

  • But for now, let's just make it persist so that when we quit and then when we go back, we don't lose our beautiful images.

  • For example, below is the NorthwindDataContext class that is persisted based on the model we designed above:

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  • It is still called a stateless web service because the session is not persisted or reused for other requests.

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  • Instead, just by adding the Product objects into the category's "Products" collection, and then by adding the Category object into the DataContext's "Categories" collection, LINQ to SQL will know to automatically persist the appropriate PK/FK relationships for me.

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  • To ensure the game is saved correctly, you must persist your progress before exiting.

  • Developers often need to persist user data in a database for future access.

Synonyms

to keep
vsto persist
∞ 1.0

To store something for later use

stores program state specifically on non volatile storage to survive reboots
to save
vsto persist
  • Specialized
211 1.3

Record data on a computer to use later

stores program state specifically to remain after program end or reboot
to remember
vsto persist
  • Specialized
24 3.0

To save a user's details so a website shows them next time

stores program or data state to survive program end or device reboot
to maintain
vsto persist
8 5.1

Keep written records by making regular entries

records program state for long term survival beyond program end or power loss
to save the document
vsto persist
1 2.0

Keep a document on a computer so you do not lose your work

stores program or configuration state to survive application end or device reboot
to checkpoint
vsto persist
  • Specialized
4.4

To save a program's current work so you can continue later

stores state to survive program end reboot or power loss

Antonyms

to delete
287 2.0

To remove information like text or files so it cannot be seen

to erase
144 1.6

Remove marks, writing, or digital files so they are no longer visible

Phrasal Verbs

to persist in
20 4.1

To keep doing something even when it is difficult or people disagree

How Permanent

to archive
30 3.9
to persist
  • Specialized
1 6.8
to save
  • Specialized
211 1.3
to cache
1 4.6

Surface Forms

persist infinitive
persisted past
persisted past participle
persisting present participle
persists third person singular

Etymology

Persist comes from the Latin parts per- 'through' and sistere 'to stand', which gives the sense of 'keep standing'. In computing, to persist data means to save it so it 'stands' or remains available after a program stops or a device restarts.