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Effort - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Effort : (noun)
1: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or
accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the
reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor";
"she gave it a good try" [syn: attempt, endeavor, endeavour,
try]
2: use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A
for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion" [syn:
elbow grease, exertion, travail, sweat]
3: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward
a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they
worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready
for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end
slavery"; "contributed to the war effort" [syn: campaign,
cause, crusade, drive, movement]
4: a notable achievement; "he performed a great deed"; "the
book was her finest effort" [syn: deed, feat, exploit]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Effort : \Ef"fort\, v. t.
To stimulate. [Obs.] ``He efforted his spirits.'' --Fuller.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Effort : \Ef"fort\, n. [F. effort, OF. esfort, for esfors, esforz,
fr. esforcier. See Efforce.]
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. (Mech.) A force acting on a body in the direction of its
motion. --Rankine.
Syn: Endeavor; exertion; struggle; strain; straining;
attempt; trial; essay. See Attempt.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Effort, PA
Zip code(s): 18330
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Example Usage of Effort |
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DrewCM: @jkloren Welcome Julian! Expectation is always a blend between Effort and output, yes? The % shifts. #innochat |
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Daaniyal_star: RT @cop15: China willing to detail emission Effort http://bit.ly/6oMpvt #cop15 #copenhagen #climate |
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gas700girl: Evening post news: 'Most families will make an Effort to get together this Christmas' - OK, slow news day then I guess :-) |
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