What does "exercising" mean?

1. (physical activity) doing physical activity to keep your body strong and healthy. 2. (using a right or power) the act of using a right, a power, or a specific skill.

How do you use "exercising"?

Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general habit of physical activity. Typically follows the pattern 'the exercising of [something]' in formal or legal contexts.

exercising

US //ˈɛksɝˌsaɪzɪŋ// UK //ˈɛksəsˌaɪzɪŋ// ex·er·cis·ing

1 physical activity (n.)
A2 Elementary

doing physical activity to keep your body strong and healthy.

the performance of physical activity for the purpose of maintaining or improving health and fitness.

Example

Exercising every morning helps her feel more energetic throughout the day.

Example

Regularly exercising in a controlled environment can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in sedentary adults.

Usage

Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general habit of physical activity.
- working out
- training
- inactivity
- idleness
2 using a right or power (n.)
C1 Advanced Formal Law

the act of using a right, a power, or a specific skill.

the application or employment of a right, power, faculty, or influence.

Example

The exercising of his right to remain silent surprised the police.

Example

The careful exercising of judicial discretion is essential to ensure that the punishment fits the specific circumstances of the crime.

Usage

Typically follows the pattern 'the exercising of [something]' in formal or legal contexts.
- neglect
- abandonment

Word family

Nounexercise
Nounexercising
Adjectiveexercised