exertion

noun

ex·​er·​tion ig-ˈzər-shən How to pronounce exertion (audio)
: the act or an instance of exerting
especially : a laborious or perceptible effort

Examples of exertion in a Sentence

He was panting from the exertion of climbing the stairs. an easy sport that requires little physical exertion
Recent Examples on the Web Stable angina usually happens during exercise or physical exertion and goes away with rest.56 Unstable Angina Unstable angina is chest pain that happens suddenly and often while at rest. Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 22 Oct. 2024 Phillips has his cast strain for effect, but neither the script nor the filming rises to their exertions. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024 Adding extra exertion affords you much greater bang—in terms of views earned and calories burned—for every buck spent in trail time. Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2024 For example, your body naturally responds to physical exertion by directing more blood flow to your heart, lungs, and muscles. Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exertion 

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Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exertion was in 1677

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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exertion. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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exertion

noun
ex·​er·​tion ig-ˈzər-shən How to pronounce exertion (audio)
: the act or an instance of exerting

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