exercise
exercise /ˈɛksɝˌsaɪz/
noun
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(
)
The activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
(
physical exercise
, physical exertion
, exercising
, exercise
, workout
)
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
The doctor recommended regular exercise
the doctor recommended regular exercise
He did some exercising
he did some exercising
The physical exertion required by his work kept him fit
the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit
-
()
The act of using
(
utilisation
[British] , employment
, exercise
, usage
, use
, utilization
)
the act of using
He warned against the use of narcotic drugs
he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
Skilled in the utilization of computers
skilled in the utilization of computers
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()
A task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
(
example
, exercise
)
a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
You must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook
you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook
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()
Systematic training by multiple repetitions
(
drill
, recitation
, practice session
, exercise
, practice
)
systematic training by multiple repetitions
Practice makes perfect
practice makes perfect
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An action, often used negatively and without consequences
(
exercise
)
an action, often used negatively and without consequences
An exercise in futility
an exercise in futility
An exercise in cheap talk
an exercise in cheap talk
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(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
(
exercise
)
(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
Academic exercises
academic exercises
verb
-
()
Put to use
(
exert
, exercise
)
put to use
Exert one's power or influence
exert one's power or influence
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()
Carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
(
practise
, exercise
, practice
, do
)
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Practice law
practice law
-
()
Do physical exercise
(
exercise
, work out
)
do physical exercise
She works out in the gym every day
She works out in the gym every day
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()
Give a workout to
(
work out
, exercise
, work
)
give a workout to
Some parents exercise their infants
Some parents exercise their infants
My personal trainer works me hard
My personal trainer works me hard
Work one's muscles
work one's muscles
This puzzle will exercise your mind
this puzzle will exercise your mind
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Learn by repetition
(
exercise
, practise
[Canadian, British] , drill
, practice
[ N. American] )
learn by repetition
We drilled French verbs every day
We drilled French verbs every day
Pianists practice scales
Pianists practice scales
