■ noun
1》 physical activity carried out for the sake of health and fitness.
2》 an activity carried out for a specific purpose: an ~ in public relations.
↘a task set to practise or test a skill.
↘a military drill or training manoeuvre.
3》 the application of a faculty, right, or process: the ~ of authority.
4》 ( ~s ) N. Amer. ceremonies.
■ verb
1》 use or apply (a faculty, right, or process).
2》 take or subject to physical ~.
3》 worry or perplex.
Derivatives
exercisable adjective
~r noun
Origin
ME: via OFr. from L. exercitium , from exercere 'keep busy, practise'.