What does "exercising" mean?

The act by which something is exercised.

What is a synonym for "exercising"?

Common synonyms include: exercise, workout, active, activity, application, apply.

noun, verb

noun, verb ·4 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
The act by which something is exercised.
"Whilst this is a duty which cannot be excluded or restricted, and notwithstanding its general policy of promoting the spirit of portfolio in all exercisings of investment power […]"
2
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit wordnet

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of exercise form-of, gerund, participle, present

"I believe in exercising regularly."