Definition of exercise

Overview of noun exercise

The noun exercise has 5 senses? (first 4 from tagged texts)

1. (26) exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout

(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. (3) use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise

(the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers")

3. (2) exercise, practice, drill, practice session, recitation

(systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect")

4. (2) exercise, example

(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")

5. exercise

((usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic exercises")

Overview of verb exercise

The verb exercise has 5 senses? (first 4 from tagged texts)

1. (14) exert, exercise

(put to use; "exert one's power or influence")

2. (11) practice, practise, exercise, do

(carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law")

3. (3) exercise, work, work out

(give a workout to; "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles"; "this puzzle will exercise your mind")

4. (3) exercise, work out

(do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day")

5. drill, exercise, practice, practise

(learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales")