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exercise

6 entries found.

Main Entry:
1ex·er·cise 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈek-sər-ˌsīz\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French exercice, from Latin exercitium, from exercitare to train, exercise, frequentative of exercēre to train, occupy, from ex- + arcēre to enclose, hold off — more at ark
Date:
14th century
1 a: the act of bringing into play or realizing in action : use <the exercise of self-control> b: the discharge of an official function or professional occupation <exercise of his judicial duties> c: the act or an instance of carrying out the terms of an agreement (as an option) —often used attributively <an option's exercise price>2 a: regular or repeated use of a faculty or bodily organ b: bodily exertion for the sake of developing and maintaining physical fitness <trying to get more exercise>3: something performed or practiced in order to develop, improve, or display a specific capability or skill <arithmetic exercises> <vocal exercises>4: a performance or activity having a strongly marked secondary or ulterior aspect <party politics has always been an exercise in compromise — H. S. Ashmore>5 a: a maneuver, operation, or drill carried out for training and discipline <naval exercises> bplural : a program including speeches, announcements of awards and honors, and various traditional practices of secular or religious character <commencement exercises>


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