Meaning of the word efforts in English

What does efforts mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

efforts

US /ˈɛf.ərts/
UK /ˈɛf.əts/

Plural Noun

vigorous or determined attempts

Example:
Her efforts to improve the company's performance were commendable.
Despite his best efforts, he couldn't solve the problem.