exercises
ˈɛksərˌsaɪzɪz
Definition

Definition of exercises - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
educational taskstasks to develop skills or knowledge
  • The teacher assigned exercises to practice math skills.
2.
medicalphysical activities to improve health and fitness
  • She does exercises every morning to stay fit.
fitness training
3.
militarymilitary training activities
  • The soldiers participated in exercises to prepare for deployment.
4.
ceremonyRareUSformal events or ceremonies like graduationsRareUS
  • The graduation exercises were held in the main hall.
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Expressions with exercises

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exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles
She does pelvic-floor exercises daily to prevent incontinence.
pelvic floor exercises to improve muscle tone
After childbirth, she started doing Kegel exercises to regain strength.
exercises to strengthen the pubococcygeus muscle
She does pubococcygeus exercises daily to improve muscle tone.

Origin of exercises

Latin, exercitium (exercise)

Terms with exercises included in their meaning

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exercise
do gentle exercises before vigorous activity
educational material
book containing exercises and problems for students
training schedule
program of exercises for a goal
exercise
outdoor space for physical exercises
training
train the team through repetitive exercises
student writing
notebook for students to write exercises or schoolwork
fitness
group of exercises done together
physical activity
physical exercises designed to develop strength and coordination

Examples of exercises in a sentence

  • The workbook contains exercises for language practice.
  • The doctor recommended exercises to improve her posture.
  • Group exercises can be more motivating than working out alone.
  • Joint military exercises were held last month.
  • The exercises included simulated combat scenarios.
  • The award exercises took place in the auditorium.

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  1. French:exercices, activités physiques, ...
  2. German:Übungen, Manöver, ...
  3. Italian:esercizi, allenamenti, ...
  4. Spanish:ejercicios, maniobras militares, ...
  5. Portuguese:exercícios, atividades físicas, ...
  6. Chinese:练习题, 锻炼, ...
  7. Japanese:課題, 運動, ...
  8. Arabic:تَمَارِين, مناورات, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּרְגִּילִים, אִימּוּנִים צְבָאִיִּים, ...
  10. Russian:упражнения, учения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вправи, фізичні вправи, ...
  12. Hindi:अभ्यास, व्यायाम, ...
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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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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