Definition of exercising

Overview of noun exercising

The noun exercising has 1 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) 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")

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")