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   Ex·er·tion

   /iɡˈzərSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. physical or mental effort: "she was panting with the exertion" Similar effortstrainstruggletoilendeavorhard worklaborindustryblood, sweat, and tearspainsassiduityassiduousnessexerciseactivityinformal:elbow greasesweatgraftyakkaliterary:travailmoil
   • 2. the application of a force, influence, or quality: "the exertion of authority" Similar useapplicationappliancebringing to bearexerciseemploymentutilizationexpenditure

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