Meaning of "exercise" : Online English Dictionary : Word Search by Wordhut.com

Meaning of exercise

1. (n) the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"

2. (n) 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"

3. (n) systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"

4. (n) the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers"

5. (n) (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic exercises"

6. (v) do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day"

7. (v) give a work-out to; "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one''s muscles"

8. (v) learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"

9. (v) put to use; "exert one''s power or influence"

10. (v) carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"

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