effort
effort Lexical Profile
effort Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Strenuous physical or mental exertion directed toward achieving a goal or completing a task.
"Learning to play the cello requires years of consistent practice and dedicated effort."
A determined or organized attempt to accomplish something, often involving multiple people or resources.
"The community launched a fundraising effort to restore the historic library."
The result or product of an artistic, literary, or athletic attempt.
"The director's latest film is an ambitious effort that explores complex family dynamics."
A force exerted by a machine or physical body against a resistive load or inertia (in physics and mechanics).
"A simple lever reduces the amount of effort needed to lift a heavy stone."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French effort, a back-formation from Old French esforcier ('to exert oneself'), ultimately from Vulgar Latin exfortiare, combining Latin ex- ('out') and fortis ('strong').