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exertions

/əɡˈzɝʃən/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of applying force or power to something; effort put forth.

    - "He gave an exertion of strength to lift the heavy box."
    - "After exertions in the gym, I felt exhausted."
    - "The athlete made exertions to break the record."

Pronunciation
  1. /əɡˈzɝʃən/



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Variants
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exertion , exertions , over-exert , over-exerted , over-exerting , over-exertion , over-exertions , over-exerts , overexert , overexerted , overexerting , overexertion , overexertions , overexerts
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'exertus', meaning 'driven out' or 'thrown out'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'exertions' is often used in medical contexts to describe the physical or mental effort required during a medical procedure or treatment.

  2. In the context of computer science, 'exertions' can refer to the resources or energy required to run a program or application.


Related Concepts
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  1. Effort: Related concept that refers to the energy or work put into achieving a goal.

  2. Endurance: Related concept that refers to the ability to withstand or bear up under difficult or challenging conditions.


Culture
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Exertions have been a common theme in literature, particularly in works that deal with physical or mental exertion, such as 'Moby Dick' and 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. In art, exertions are often depicted in paintings and sculptures that show athletes or laborers in the midst of strenuous activity.

How to Memorize "exertions"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person lifting a heavy weight with all their might.
    - Imagine the feeling of pushing yourself to your limits.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'exertions' with 'effort' or 'work'.
    - Think of the word 'exertions' as synonymous with 'energy'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Exertions: energy exerted'.
    - Create a mental image of the letter 'E' representing 'Exertions' and 'Effort'.


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