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| ex·er·tion [ ig zúrsh'n ] (plural ex·er·tions) |
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1. strenuous effort: strenuous exercise or effort
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2. strenuous action: an action that involves strenuous effort
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often used in the plural
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 After his exertions in the garden, he felt he deserved a rest.
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3. bringing of something to bear: the application of pressure or influence
 the exertion of pressure on unsuspecting clients
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