Exercise
 

exercise
noun1.the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"2.the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers"[syn: use]3.systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"4.a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding; "you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook"5.(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic exercises"
verb1.put to use; "exert one's power or influence"[syn: exert]2.carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"[syn: practice]3.give a workout to; "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles"; "this puzzle will exercise your mind"4.do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day"5.learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"[syn: drill]