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exertion

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ex⋅er⋅tion

  [ig-zur-shuhn]
–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.
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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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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