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ex⋅er⋅tion

  [ig-zur-shuhn]
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–noun
1. vigorous action or effort: physical and mental exertion.
2. an effort: a great exertion to help others.
3. exercise, as of power or faculties.
4. an instance of this.
Origin:
1660–70; exert + -ion

Synonyms:
1. endeavor, struggle, attempt, activity, strain. See effort.
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ex·er·tion   (ĭg-zûr'shən)   
n.  The act or an instance of exerting, especially a strenuous effort.
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Exertion

Ex*er"tion\, n. The act of exerting, or putting into motion or action; the active exercise of any power or faculty; an effort, esp. a laborious or perceptible effort; as, an exertion of strength or power; an exertion of the limbs or of the mind; it is an exertion for him to move, to-day.

Syn: Attempt; endeavor; effort; essay; trial. See Attempt.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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Language Translation for : exertion
Spanish: ejercicio,
German: die Anwendung,
Japanese: 行使
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