exertion
Translation
effort, application, use
Examples
The work required great physical exertion.
The work required great physical exertion.
It was the exertion of his influence that saved us.
It was the exertion of his influence that saved us.
Grammar Patterns
((physical/mental)) exertion physical or mental effort The work required great physical exertion.
the exertion of ((sth.)) the use of something like power or influence The exertion of pressure is necessary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: effort, strain, struggle
Etymology
From the verb 'exert' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ion', denoting the action or result of exerting.
Memory Tips
The '-ion' at the end of a word often signals that it's a noun referring to an action or state.