ex
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Plural
exercises
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a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy
- He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition.
- Regular exercise is important for your health.
- The doctor recommended more cardio exercise in my routine.
- We learned a new exercise in our English class today.
- Yoga is a great exercise for relaxation and flexibility.
2
a series of questions in a book set to test one's knowledge or skill
An exercise is a set of questions or tasks provided in a book or other learning material, designed to test and improve a person's knowledge or skills on a particular subject. These activities encourage practice and help individuals apply what they have learned. Exercises can vary in difficulty and format, such as multiple-choice questions, short answers, or problems to solve. They are often used in educational settings to reinforce concepts, assess understanding, and aid in learning.
- The math textbook included a variety of exercises at the end of each chapter to help students practice solving equations.
- The language workbook contained exercises that focused on vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension to improve students' language skills.
- As part of the science curriculum, students were assigned weekly lab exercises to conduct experiments and analyze results.
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the act of using or applying something, like a skill or right
- The exercise of free speech is protected by the constitution.
- She showed great exercise of patience during the long meeting.
- His exercise of authority helped resolve the conflict quickly.
- The exercise of caution prevented a dangerous mistake.
- The judge's exercise of discretion led to a fair decision.
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repeated practice or training to improve a skill or ability
- The pianist's daily exercises improved her finger dexterity.
- Military recruits underwent rigorous exercises to build endurance.
- He practiced vocal exercises to strengthen his singing voice.
- The team's shooting exercises sharpened their accuracy on the field.
- Language learners use exercises to memorize new vocabulary.
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an action taken, often viewed negatively, that has little or no significant impact or result
- His complaint to the manager was a pointless exercise that changed nothing.
- Arguing with him was a futile exercise, as he never listened.
- Filling out the outdated form felt like a meaningless exercise.
- The meeting was just an exercise in bureaucracy, with no decisions made.
- Her attempt to convince the crowd was a fruitless exercise in persuasion.
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(usually plural) a formal ceremony involving processions and speeches
- The graduation exercises included a speech by the valedictorian.
- Military exercises marked the anniversary of the academy's founding.
- The university's commencement exercises drew a large crowd.
- The formal exercises concluded with a parade through the town.
- She attended the memorial exercises to honor the veterans.