exertion

exertion
/ig zerr"sheuhn/, n.
1. vigorous action or effort: physical and mental exertion.
2. an effort: a great exertion to help others.
3. exercise, as of power or faculties.
4. an instance of this.
[1660-70; EXERT + -ION]
Syn. 1. endeavor, struggle, attempt, activity, strain. See effort.

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