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personal effort

/pərˈsɒnəl ˈɛftərt/ · per.sonal.effort
noun
  1. An individual's attempt or endeavor to achieve a goal or complete a task. She put in a lot of personal effort to finish the project on time.
  2. A person's dedication or commitment to a particular activity or pursuit. His personal effort in training for the marathon paid off with a new personal best.
Did you know? The phrase 'personal effort' is often used in educational and professional settings to emphasize the importance of individual responsibility and initiative in achieving success.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 2 lookups Added Jul 29, 2026