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(noun) physical exercise, physical exertion, exercising, 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
(noun) 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
(noun) drill, practice, practice session, recitation
systematic training by multiple repetitions
practice makes perfect
(noun) usage, use, utilisation, utilization, employment
the act of using
he warned against the use of narcotic drugs; skilled in the utilization of computers
(verb) work out
do physical exercise
She works out in the gym every day
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
(verb) drill, practice, practise
learn by repetition
We drilled French verbs every day; Pianists practice scales
(verb) exert
put to use
exert one's power or influence
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
practice law