exercise for the reader

An 'exercise for the reader' is a common technique used by authors to encourage active engagement with the material.

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Definition

(formal, technical)A task or problem presented to the reader to solve independently, typically to enhance understanding or practice a concept.

The proof of this theorem is left as an exercise for the reader.
To solidify your understanding, try the exercise for the reader at the end of the chapter.

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