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   effort

   /ˈɛfət/

   noun

   • 1. a vigorous or determined attempt: "in an effort to save money, I have committed to only buying items that I truly need" Similar attempttryendeavourinformal:crackgoshotstabbashwhackformal:essayarchaic:assay
   • ▪ the result of an attempt: "he was a keen gardener, winning many prizes for his efforts" Similar achievementaccomplishmentperformanceattainmentresultfeatdeedexploitundertakingenterpriseworkhandiworkcreationproductionopustriumphsuccesspositive resultcoupmaster strokestroke of genius
   • ▪ strenuous physical or mental exertion: "achieving independence requires some effort and self-discipline" Similar exertionforcepowerenergyworkmuscleapplicationlabourthe sweat of one's browstrivingendeavourtoilstruggleslogstrainstresstroublebotherinformal:sweatelbow greasegraft(hard) yakkaarchaic:travailmoil
   • ▪ the activities of a group of people with a common purpose: "the war effort"
   • 2. a force exerted by a machine or in a process. technical

   Word Origin late 15th century: from French, from Old French esforcier, based on Latin ex- ‘out’ + fortis ‘strong’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEFFORT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • English (US)

     EFFORT meaning: 1. physical or mental activity needed to...

   • Effort: Arabic Translation

     EFFORT translate: مَسْعى / مُحاوَلة, جُهْد. Learn more in...

   • Spare No Effort

     SPARE NO EFFORT definition: to achieve something by working...

   • Effort: Russian Translation

     EFFORT translate: попытка , усилие , усилие. Learn more in...

   • Effort Spanish Translation

     EFFORT translate: trabajo, esfuerzo, esfuerzo [masculine],...

   • Effort: Thai Translation

     EFFORT translate: งานที่ใช้แรงมาก, ความพยายามอย่างมาก,...

   • Effort: Polish Translation

     EFFORT translate: próba, wysiłek, wysiłek, siła czynna,...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     EFFORT translate: sự cố gắng, sự nỗ lực, kết quả của sự cố...

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   Effort is the exertion of physical or mental power for a definite end or purpose. It can also refer to an achievement, a fund-raising drive, or a force applied to a machine.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › effortEffort - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Effort is about trying to get something done, even if it doesn't always work out. In sports, coaches don't like losing, but they really hate it when the players aren't giving much effort. There are also large scale, collective efforts, like the effort to cure cancer.

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8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEFFORT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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