exercise
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
exercises
plural
exercises
Britannica Dictionary definition of EXERCISE
1
a
[noncount]
:
physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier
— often used before another noun
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Get plenty of fresh air and exercise.
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Swimming is my favorite kind of exercise.
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I need to get more exercise. [=I need to exercise more frequently]
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She plays tennis chiefly for (the) exercise.
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an exercise class/video/machine
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exercise balls/mats
b
[count]
:
a particular movement or series of movements done to become stronger and healthier
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knee exercises
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She did stretching exercises before her daily run.
2
[count]
:
something that is done or practiced to develop a particular skill
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arithmetic exercises
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vocal exercises
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Do the writing exercise at the end of each chapter.
3
[count]
:
an activity that has a specified quality or result
— usually + in
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The negotiations have gotten nowhere, and I see no reason to continue with this pointless exercise.
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Waiting for the letter to come was an exercise in patience.
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an exercise in public relations
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The negotiations turned out to be an exercise in futility. [=the negotiations were not successful or worthwhile]
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exercises
[plural]
a
chiefly US
:
a ceremony for students who have graduated from a school
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graduation/commencement exercises
b
:
military activities done for training
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conducting naval exercises in the Mediterranean
5
[noncount]
somewhat formal
:
the use of an ability or power that you have
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We can avoid these problems by the exercise of a little common sense. [=by using a little common sense]
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the exercise of self-control
2
exercise
/ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
verb
exercises;
exercised;
exercising
2
exercise
/ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
verb
exercises;
exercised;
exercising
Britannica Dictionary definition of EXERCISE
1
[no object]
:
to do physical activities in order to make yourself stronger and healthier
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It's important to exercise every day.
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He eats right and exercises regularly.
2
[+ object]
a
:
to use (a body part) again and again in order to make it stronger
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exercise a muscle
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Bicycle riding exercises the leg muscles.
b
:
to cause (an animal) to walk, run, etc.,
:
to give exercise to (an animal)
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The stable boys exercise the horses every morning.
3
[+ object]
:
to use (an ability, power, etc.)
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He didn't exercise good judgment.
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We just need to exercise common sense.
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She has been reluctant to exercise her authority.
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Exercise caution when using these chemicals.
