1.Definition: (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches

"Academic exercises"

Category: General

2.Definition: a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding

Related Noun(s):example

Category: General

3.Definition: an action, often used negatively and without consequences

"An exercise in futility", "An exercise in cheap talk"

Category: General

4.Definition: systematic training by multiple repetitions

Related Noun(s):drill, practice, recitation

Category: General

5.Definition: the act of using

Related Noun(s):employment, usage, use, utilisation, utilization

Category: General

6.Definition: 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"

Related Noun(s):workout

Category: General