Definition of Effort
Effort
ef·fort


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
knowingly or intentionally trying to accomplish something;

e.g. The class was graded on effort, not accuracy.

(noun)
special attention given to a certain goal or topic;

e.g. She put a lot of effort into her science presentation.

(noun)
(of mechanics) the force exerted by a machine to do work;

e.g. In physics and mechanics, effort is the applied force required to do work.



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  • "Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction. " -- John F Kennedy

  • "If you will pump long enough, hard enough, and enthusiastically enough, sooner or later the effort will bring forth the reward." -- Zig Ziglar

  • "The only thing any entrepreneur, salesperson, or anyone in any position can control is their effort." -- Mark Cuban



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