exercised
ˈɛksəˌsaɪzd
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Definition of exercised - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
emotionUKbeing agitated or stressedUK
  • He was clearly exercised about the upcoming exam.
agitated stressed tense
2.
trainingskilled or practiced due to training
  • The exercised pianist played flawlessly at the concert.
practiced trained
3.
influenceaffected or influenced by an action
  • The exercised mind was sharp and alert.
affected impacted influenced
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Origin of exercised

Latin, exercitus (trained) + -ed (past)

Terms with exercised included in their meaning

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geography
territory where legal authority is exercised
military zone
area between opposing forces where no control is exercised
location
place where authority is exercised
authority
exercised power or influence
military
authority exercised by military forces over a region
international relations
leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others
board duties
the responsibilities and practices exercised by the board of directors
finance
type of financial option exercised only at expiration

Examples of exercised in a sentence

  • The team was exercised about the tight deadline.
  • The exercised chef prepared the meal with precision.
  • An exercised dancer can perform complex routines effortlessly.
  • The exercised authority led to significant changes in policy.
  • Her exercised influence was evident in the project's success.

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  1. French:agité, exercé, ...
  2. German:aufgeregt, geübt, ...
  3. Italian:agitato, esperto, ...
  4. Spanish:alterado, experimentado, ...
  5. Portuguese:agitado, experiente, ...
  6. Chinese:紧张的, 训练有素的, ...
  7. Japanese:動揺した, 熟練した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُضطَرِب, مُتدرَّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִסְעָר, מְתוּרְגָּל, ...
  10. Russian:взволнованный, опытный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збуджений, натренований, ...
  12. Hindi:उत्तेजित, प्रशिक्षित, ...
exercise
ˈɛksərˌsaɪz

Definition of exercise - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
fitnessphysical activity to improve health
  • She does exercise every morning to stay fit..
training workout
2.
learningtask set to practice or test skills
  • The math exercises were particularly challenging today..
drill practice
3.
applicationuse or application of a faculty, right, or process
  • The exercise of free speech is vital in a democracy..
application utilization
4.
training drillTECH.military training operationTECH.
  • The soldiers participated in a joint exercise with the navy.
drill maneuver operation

Verb

1.
medicalintr.engage in physical activity to stay healthyintr.
  • She exercises every morning to keep fit.
practice train work out
2.
trainingtr.practice a skill to improve ittr.
  • She exercises her piano skills daily.
drill rehearse train
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Expressions with exercise

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task performed to satisfy regulations or standards
Filling out the form felt like a box-ticking exercise.
action done mechanically, without real purpose, result, or involvement
Filling out the survey felt like an empty exercise, so he quit.
theoretical task or plan not implemented in reality
The proposal was just a paper exercise and was never put into action.
action that is pointless and cannot succeed
Trying to fix it was an exercise in futility.
used to say an effort will bring no helpful result
Trying to convince him now—it's a fruitless exercise.
exercise designed to strengthen the arm muscles
Push-ups are a common arm exercise.

Origin of exercise

Latin, exercitium (practice)

Examples of exercise in a sentence

  • He joined a gym to get more exercise.
  • She completed the grammar exercise quickly.
  • The exercise helped improve his coding skills.
  • The exercise of patience is crucial in parenting.
  • The exercise of power must be checked by laws.
  • The annual military exercise tested the troops' readiness.

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  1. French:exercice, faire de l'exercice, ...
  2. German:Sport, Sport treiben, ...
  3. Italian:esercizio, fare esercizio, ...
  4. Spanish:ejercicio, hacer ejercicio, ...
  5. Portuguese:exercício, exercitar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:锻炼, 健身, ...
  7. Japanese:運動, 運動する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَمْرين, مارَسَ الرِياضَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּעִילוּת גּוּפָנִית, לְהִתְעַמֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:физические упражнения, заниматься спортом, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вправи, займатися, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यायाम, व्यायाम करना, ...
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