Definition of work out

verb (v)

• come up with (verb.change)

  Synonym: work up
  

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• happen in a certain way, leading to, producing, or resulting in a certain outcome, often well (verb.stative)

  source: wordnet30
• work out in detail (verb.change)

  Synonym: elaborate
  

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• do physical exercise (verb.body)

  Synonym: exercise
  

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• be calculated (verb.cognition)

  Example:
  The fees work out to less than $1,000.
  

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• make a mathematical calculation or computation (verb.cognition)

  Synonym: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon
  

  source: wordnet30
• find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of (verb.cognition)

  Synonym: figure out, lick, puzzle out, solve, work
  

  Example:
  Work out your problems with the boss.
  

  source: wordnet30
• give a workout to (verb.body)

  Synonym: exercise, work
  

  source: wordnet30

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