Overview of noun exercising

The noun exercising has 1 sense

• exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout -- (the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit")

Overview of verb exercise

The verb exercise has 5 senses

• exert, exercise -- (put to use; "exert one's power or influence")


• practice, practise, exercise, do -- (carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law")


• exercise, work, work out -- (give a workout to; "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles"; "this puzzle will exercise your mind")


• exercise, work out -- (do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day")


• drill, exercise, practice, practise -- (learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales")