A mental factor that makes its primary mind delight in virtue. See Joyful Path of Good Fortune

late 15c., "laborious attempt, strenuous exertion," from Middle French effort, from Old French esforz "force, impetuosity, strength, power," verbal noun from esforcier "force [..]

The number of labor units necessary to complete the work. Effort is usually expressed in staff hours, staff days or staff weeks and should not be confused with duration. [D00591]

attempt: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his e [..]

a hard try. When you use all your strength you are making an effort

The amount of energy or force which is put into moving an object with a lever.

The activation of mental or physical power.

onshtrengung

the force applied to a machine to make it move

The degree of effort with which a sub-national government pursues revenue collections, given the revenue instruments and tax bases that are available to it. Typically measured as the ratio of collections to the underlying tax base. Also referred to as Revenue Performance.

(n) earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something(n) use of physical or mental energy; hard work(n) a notable achievement(n) a series of actions advancing a principle or te [..]

conatus

The force or energy applied to a machine to get it to work.

 Any individual promotion to a subscriber or prospect. A new business, qualification, renewal or requalification, or billing series will comprise several efforts.  

The amount of time and fishing power used to harvest fish; fishing power can include gear size, boat size and horsepower.

Expenditure of energy during Physical Activity. Intensity of exertion may be measured by rate of Oxygen Consumption; Heat produced, or Heart Rate. Perceived exertion, a psychological measure of exerti [..]

When playing a game that is not purely random, a player exerts effort in order to influence the outcome of the game.

the work-time product (e.g., person-days) associated with a project

The work involved in performing an activity; exertion. (It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office.   He made a consc [..]