exercise meaning and definition

EXERCISE noun

Definition of exercise (noun)

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"
   • synonyms: 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"
   • synonyms: employment, usage, use, utilisation, utilization
3. systematic training by multiple repetitions
   • "practice makes perfect"
   • synonyms: drill, practice, 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"
   • synonyms: example
5. (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
   • "academic exercises"

EXERCISE verb

Definition of exercise (verb)

1. put to use
   • "exert one's power or influence"
   • synonyms: exert
2. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
   • "practice law"
   • synonyms: do, practice, practise
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"
   • synonyms: work, work out
4. do physical exercise
   • "She works out in the gym every day"
   • synonyms: work out
5. learn by repetition
   • "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"
   • synonyms: drill, practice, practise