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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

exerting

/ɛɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does exerting mean?

verb

Exerting means to use or apply physical or mental effort in order to achieve something. It can also mean to cause or produce a particular effect or result.

Example

"The athlete was exerting herself to finish the marathon before the time limit."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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