exercitation

/ɪɡˌzɜrsɪˈteɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of practicing or training; a formal exercise or practice session, especially in a skill or discipline.
    • The musician's daily exercitation on the piano improved her technique.
    • His exercitation in public speaking made him a confident presenter.
    • The soldiers engaged in rigorous exercitation to prepare for battle.
  2. A written or spoken discourse or argument, often as a formal exercise.
    • His exercitation on the topic was well-researched and persuasive.
    • The professor assigned an exercitation on ethical philosophy.
    • The student submitted an exercitation on the causes of the war.
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