exertion

[ ig-zur-shuhn ]

/ ɪgˈzɜr ʃən /

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noun

vigorous action or effort: physical and mental exertion.

an effort: a great exertion to help others.

exercise, as of power or faculties.

an instance of this.

OTHER WORDS FOR exertion

1 endeavor, struggle, attempt, activity, strain.

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Origin of exertion

First recorded in 1660–70; exert + -ion

synonym study for exertion

1. See effort.

OTHER WORDS FROM exertion

non·ex·er·tion, nounself-ex·er·tion, nounsu·per·ex·er·tion, noun

Words nearby exertion

exergaming, exergonic, exergue, exert, exertainment, exertion, exert oneself, Exeter, exeunt, exeunt omnes, ex facie

How to use exertion in a sentence

Health and safety programming that focuses on topics such as heat exertion, concussions, mental health and nutrition also will be available to athletes through this partnership.
Maryland approves $3.5 million settlement over Jordan McNair’s death|Emily Giambalvo, Rick Maese|January 27, 2021|Washington Post
It uses my performance, perceived exertion tracking, and heart rate over time to calculate those.
Apple’s Fitness+ workout service: enthusiasm, energy, and plenty of integration|Aaron Pressman|December 15, 2020|Fortune
And, for us, because so much of our exertion is upper body, that’s the part of us that’s sort of, like, shaken and fatigued.
Why Are Free Throws So Much Harder To Come By In Wheelchair Basketball?|John Loeppky|November 30, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
It takes time, money, and emotional exertion to overcome identity theft.
How the dark web became a haven for unemployment insurance fraud|jakemeth|November 25, 2020|Fortune

Most of them don’t even require much exertion or time on your part.
How to use in-market audiences for better search campaigns|Harikrishna Kundariya|August 18, 2020|Search Engine Watch
They never procure them without exertion, and they never indulge in them without apprehension.
Why Kids Are Making Us Crazy|James Poulos|March 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Such an exertion can range from bringing Muslims closer to the faith to fostering social cohesion.
How U.S. Strikes on Syria Help al Qaeda|Barak Barfi|August 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
His campaign smile usually seemed the product of considerable exertion.
Jim Webb: The Reluctant Senator|Peter J. Boyer|February 10, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The preparation for thus remembering numbers without effort is the only exertion required.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
It needed only an exertion of will for the soul to hurl the body ashore as wind drives paper; to waft it kite-fashion to the bank.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II|Rudyard Kipling
He again sank, and it was only after great exertion that the brave sailors succeeded in rescuing him from a watery grave.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
When in the car if you find the exertion of talking painful, say so frankly; your escort cannot be offended.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
Every exertion was necessary to make the poor farm pay for the extra hand employed.
The World Before Them|Susanna Moodie