Foolish, excited, or improper behavior; also; an instance of such behavior.
ETYM French exercice, Latin exercitium, from exercere, exercitum, to drive on, keep, busy, prob. orig., to thrust or drive out of the inclosure; ex out + arcere to shut up, inclose. Related to Ark.
1. The activity of exerting one's muscles in various was to keep fit; SYN. exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout.
2. Systematic training by multiple repetitions; SYN. practice, drill, practice session.
3. A task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding; SYN. example.
4. (Usually plural) A ceremony that involves processions and speeches.
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.
Dealing with, being involved in; fulfilling, performing, carrying out