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effort

UK
/ˈɛfət/
US
/ˈɛfərt/

Translations

effortnoun
efforts
pl
UK
/ˈɛfət/
US
/ˈɛfərt/
She made an effort to finish the project on time.
Elle a fait un effort pour terminer le projet à temps.
effortEn mécanique et en ingénierie.
In a simple lever, the effort is applied at one end to lift the load at the other.
Dans un levier simple, l’effort est appliqué à une extrémité pour soulever la charge à l’autre.
Additional translations
tentativeQuand le mot désigne une tentative ou un essai volontaire.
réussiteQuand le mot désigne le résultat ou le produit d’un effort.
Synonyms
attempt
energy
application
exercise
try
labor
work
struggle
exertion
endeavor
effortadjective
UK
/ˈef.ət/
US
/ˈɛf.ɚt/
Used attributively in compounds such as "effort estimation" or "effort tracking", functioning adjectivally.
exigeantQui demande de l’effort ou une forte dépense d’énergie.
Effort estimation techniques help project managers allocate resources accurately.
Les techniques d’estimation exigeantes aident les chefs de projet à répartir les ressources avec précision.

Definitions

effortnoun
A vigorous or determined attempt.
She made an effort to finish the project on time.
The use of physical or mental energy to do something; exertion.
The task required a lot of effort to complete.
A result of an attempt; an achievement.
The painting was a remarkable effort for a beginner.
The force applied to move a load in mechanics or engineering.
In a simple lever, the effort is applied at one end to lift the load at the other.
effortadjective
Relating to the amount of work or energy required for a task.
Effort estimation techniques help project managers allocate resources accurately.
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