exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən 
: 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
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Research shows that people tend to overestimate their time and exertion when exercising in the heat.6 This can result in lower exercise time and intensity.7
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Therapists Bonnie Scott and Alejandra Galindo, LMFT agree, saying the brain wants nothing more than mindless activity when the day's emotional and mental exertion is over.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 30 June 2025
Neither takes into account a person’s physical exertion, which also raises their body temperature, whether working at a construction site or playing soccer.
—Brian Bossak, The Conversation, 19 June 2025
Like other smart devices, the Oura Ring tracks my steps, heart rate, and exertion.
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Therapists Bonnie Scott and Alejandra Galindo, LMFT agree, saying the brain wants nothing more than mindless activity when the day's emotional and mental exertion is over.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 30 June 2025
Neither takes into account a person’s physical exertion, which also raises their body temperature, whether working at a construction site or playing soccer.
—Brian Bossak, The Conversation, 19 June 2025
Like other smart devices, the Oura Ring tracks my steps, heart rate, and exertion.
—Isabelle Ellingson, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exertion
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exertion. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən
: the act or an instance of exerting
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