effort

Effort — Ef fort, n. [F. effort, OF. esfort, for esfors, esforz, fr. esforcier. See {Efforce}.] 1. An exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object; more or less strenuous endeavor; struggle… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Effort — Ef fort, v. t. To stimulate. [Obs.] He efforted his spirits. Fuller. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

EFFORT — s. m. Emploi plus qu ordinaire des forces physiques ou morales. Grand effort. Léger effort. Faire le dernier effort. Vain effort. Effort inutile. Employer tous ses efforts. Il en est venu à bout sans beaucoup d efforts. Faire beaucoup d efforts,… …   Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)

EFFORT — n. m. Action de s’efforcer. Cet ouvrage vous demandera beaucoup d’efforts. Les ennemis ont fait un grand effort pour emporter la place. Arriver à un résultat sans effort. Faire effort, faire tout son effort. Un effort stérile, impuissant. Il fut… …   Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)

effort — noun Etymology: Middle French, from Old French esforz, esfort, from esforcier to force, from ex + forcier to force Date: 15th century 1. conscious exertion of power ; hard work < a job requiring time and effort > 2. a serious attempt ; try <… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

Effort force — In physics, effort force is applied on the object. Effort force is a component in the following equation,:R × DR = E × DEwhere :R is the resistance force:DR is the resistance distance:E is the effort force:DE is the effort distance. Effort force… …   Wikipedia

Effort heuristic — In psychology, a mental heuristic in which the value of an object is assigned based on the amount of perceived effort that went into producing the object. An example of this would be the comparison of $100 earned, and $100 found. If someone finds …   Wikipedia

Software development effort estimation — is the process of predicting the most realistic use of effort required to develop or maintain software based on incomplete, uncertain and/or noisy input. Effort estimates may be used as input to project plans, iteration plans, budgets, investment …   Wikipedia

Tractive effort — (abbr. TE) is the pulling force exerted, normally by a locomotive, though the term could also be used for anything else that pulls a load. It is normally understood to be the actual force on the locomotive s drawbar or rear coupler. When a bare… …   Wikipedia

Logical effort — The method of logical effort, a term coined by Ivan Sutherland and Robert Sproull in 1991, is a straightforward technique used to estimate delay in a CMOS circuit. Used properly, it can aid in selection of gates for a given function (including… …   Wikipedia

Maximum tractive effort — The maximum tractive effort is the highest force that a vehicle can exert. The term tractive effort is usually used in connection with trains and rail locomotives. Like all forces, tractive effort is measured in newtons.For a locomotive to… …   Wikipedia