Exercise (disambiguation)
WordNet
noun
(1) 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) 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) Systematic training by multiple repetitions
"Practice makes perfect"
(4) The act of using
"He warned against the use of narcotic drugs"
"Skilled in the utilization of computers"
(5) (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
"Academic exercises"
verb
(6) Do physical exercise
"She works out in the gym every day"
(7) Give a workout to
"Some parents exercise their infants"
"My personal trainer works me hard"
"Work one's muscles"
(8) Learn by repetition
"We drilled French verbs every day"
"Pianists practice scales"
(9) Put to use
"Exert one's power or influence"
(10) Carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
"Practice law"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.
- The teacher told us the next exercise is to write an essay.
- Physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness.
Verb
- To set into action or practice.
- He was going to exercise the horses.
- To perform any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.
- To take action, enforce.
- The tenant exercised its option to renew the tenancy.
- She is going to exercise her right to vote.