transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈe-fərt, -ˌfȯrt ]
noun
Etymology: Middle French, from Old French esforz, esfort, from esforcier to force, from ex- + forcier to force
Date: 15th century
1. : conscious exertion of power : hard work
a job requiring time and effort
2. : a serious attempt : try
making an effort to reduce costs
3. : something produced by exertion or trying
the novel was her most ambitious effort
4. : effective force as distinguished from the possible resistance called into action by such a force
5. : the total work done to achieve a particular end
the war effort