Word
exertion
Phoneticsex·er·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪɡˈzɝʃən/
UK/ɛɡzˈɜːʃən/
Definition
n. the act of using a lot of physical or mental effort. It is the feeling of working hard to achieve something.
n. the act of applying force or effort; the state of being physically or mentally active. Often used in medical contexts to describe the degree of physical activity.
Examples
“The long hike required a lot of physical exertion.”
“After a day of intense mental exertion, the students felt exhausted and ready for bed.”
“The doctor monitored the patient's heart rate during the exertion to ensure the new medication was not causing any undue strain on his cardiovascular system.”
Examples
simple
“The long hike required a lot of physical exertion.”
contextual
“After a day of intense mental exertion, the students felt exhausted and ready for bed.”
complex
“The doctor monitored the patient's heart rate during the exertion to ensure the new medication was not causing any undue strain on his cardiovascular system.”
Real-World Examples
“Sweat, from the exertion of hacking through the weeds clawing at Thursby’s bungalow, is running down his face.” “I tried to help them see that when it comes to reading, similar to physical exercise, the most benefit comes with the most exertion.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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