Definition of Effort

1. Noun. Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something. "She gave it a good try"


2. Noun. Use of physical or mental energy; hard work. "They managed only with great exertion"

3. Noun. A notable achievement. "The book was her finest effort"
Exact synonyms: Exploit, Feat
Generic synonyms: Accomplishment, Achievement
Specialized synonyms: Derring-do, Hit, Rally, Rallying, Stunt, Tour De Force

4. Noun. A series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end. "Contributed to the war effort"

Definition of Effort

1. n. An exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object; more or less strenuous endeavor; struggle directed to the accomplishment of an object; as, an effort to scale a wall.

2. v. t. To stimulate.

Definition of Effort

1. Noun. The amount of work involved in performing an activity; exertion. ¹

2. Noun. ¹

3. Noun. An endeavour. ¹

4. Verb. (uncommon) To make an effort. ¹

5. Verb. (obsolete) To stimulate. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Effort

1. a deliberate exertion [n -S]

Medical Definition of Effort

1. 1. An exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object; more or less strenuous endeavor; struggle directed to the accomplishment of an object; as, an effort to scale a wall. "We prize the stronger effort of his power." (Pope) 2. A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion. Synonym: Endeavor, exertion, struggle, strain, straining, attempt, trial, essay. See Attempt. Origin: F. Effort, OF. Esfort, for esfors, esforz, fr. Esforcier. See Efforce. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Effort

effluvium
effluviums
efflux
effluxes
effluxion
effluxions
efforce
efforced
efforces
efforcing
efform
efformation
efformed
efforming
efforms
effort (current term)
effort-induced thrombosis
effort distance
effort syndrome
efforted
effortful
effortfully
effortfulness
effortfulnesses
efforting
effortless
effortlessly
effortlessness
efforts
effossion

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