What is the meaning of exercise?

noun

• The activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit.
  • usage: "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"
  • synonyms: exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout
• The act of using.
  • usage: "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers"
  • synonyms: use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment
• Systematic training by multiple repetitions.
  • usage: "practice makes perfect"
  • synonyms: practice, drill, practice session, recitation
• A task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding.
  • usage: "you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook"
  • synonyms: example
• Usually plural. ( a ceremony that involves processions and speeches)
  • usage: "academic exercises"

verb

• Put to use.
  • usage: "exert one's power or influence"
  • synonyms: exert
• Carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions.
  • usage: "practice law"
  • synonyms: practice, practise, do
• Give a workout to.
  • usage: "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles"; "this puzzle will exercise your mind"
  • synonyms: work, work out
• Do physical exercise.
  • usage: "She works out in the gym every day"
  • synonyms: work out
• Learn by repetition.
  • usage: "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"
  • synonyms: drill, practice, practise