"exercising" in the noun sense
1. exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
"the doctor recommended regular exercise"
"he did some exercising"
"the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"
"exercising" in the verb sense
1. exert, exercise
put to use
"exert one's power or influence"
2. practice, practise, exercise, do
carry out or practice as of jobs and professions
"practice law"
3. exercise, work, work out
give a workout to
"Some parents exercise their infants"
"My personal trainer works me hard"
"work one's muscles"
"this puzzle will exercise your mind"
4. exercise, work out
do physical exercise
"She works out in the gym every day"
5. drill, exercise, practice, practise
learn by repetition
"We drilled French verbs every day"
"Pianists practice scales"
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