ex·er·cise /ˈɛksərˌsaɪz/
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"
synset: 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"
synset: use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise
3. systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"
synset: 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"
5. (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic exercises"
synset: exercise
6. an action, often used negatively and without consequences; "an exercise in futility"; "an exercise in cheap talk"
synset: exercise
1. put to use; "exert one's power or influence"
2. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"
synset: 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"
synset: exercise, work, work_out
4. do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day"
5. learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"
synset: drill, exercise, practice, practise
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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