Exercise - Definition
exercise
n 1: 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" [syn: exercise, exercising,
physical exercise, physical exertion, workout]
2: the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic
drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers" [syn:
use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment,
exercise]
3: systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes
perfect" [syn: exercise, practice, drill, practice
session, recitation]
4: 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" [syn: exercise, example]
5: (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and
speeches; "academic exercises"
v 1: put to use; "exert one's power or influence" [syn: exert,
exercise]
2: carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice
law" [syn: practice, practise, exercise, do]
3: 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" [syn: exercise, work,
work out]
4: do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day"
[syn: exercise, work out]
5: learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day";
"Pianists practice scales" [syn: drill, exercise,
practice, practise]