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exploit

1

[ ek-sploit, ik-sploit ]

noun

  1. a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic act:

    the exploits of Alexander the Great.

    Synonyms: accomplishment



exploit

2

[ verb ik-sploit; noun eks-ploit, ik-sploit ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to utilize, especially for profit; turn to practical account:

    to exploit a business opportunity.

  2. to use selfishly for one's own ends:

    employers who exploit their workers.

  3. to advance or further through exploitation; promote:

    He exploited his new movie through a series of guest appearances.

noun

, Digital Technology.
    1. a flaw in hardware or software that is vulnerable to hacking or other cyberattacks.
    2. a piece of software that takes advantage of such a flaw to compromise a computer system or network.
  1. (in a video game) the use of a bug or flaw in game design to a player’s advantage or to the disadvantage of other players.

exploit

noun

  1. a notable deed or feat, esp one that is noble or heroic


verb

  1. to take advantage of (a person, situation, etc), esp unethically or unjustly for one's own ends
  2. to make the best use of

    to exploit natural resources

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Derived Forms

  • ˌexploiˈtation, noun
  • exˈploitable, adjective
  • exˈploitive, adjective

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Other Words From

  • ex·ploit·a·ble adjective
  • ex·ploit·a·bil·i·ty [ik-sploi-t, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], noun
  • ex·ploit·a·tive ex·ploit·a·to·ry [ik-, sploi, -t, uh, -tawr-ee], ex·ploit·ive adjective
  • ex·ploit·er noun
  • non·ex·ploit·a·ble adjective
  • non·ex·ploit·a·tive adjective
  • non·ex·ploi·tive adjective
  • un·ex·ploit·a·ble adjective
  • un·ex·ploit·a·tive adjective
  • un·ex·ploit·ive adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of exploit1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English exploit, espleit, from Old French exploit, Anglo-French espleit, from Latin explicitum, neuter of explicitus “unfolded, set forth,” variant past participle of explicāre “to unfold, unroll, smooth, reveal”; explicate

Origin of exploit2

First recorded in 1300–50; from French exploiter, derivative of exploit (noun); replacing late Middle English expleiten “to achieve,” from Anglo-French, Middle French espleiter, espleitier, derivative of espleit, esploit, expleit, exploit (noun), from Latin explicitum “matter settled, displayed,” noun use of explicitus “unfolded, revealed,” variant past participle of explicāre; exploit 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of exploit1

C14: from Old French: accomplishment, from Latin explicitum (something) unfolded, from explicāre to explicate

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Example Sentences

However, it appears it is this very open nature that the Lizard Squad is attempting to exploit.

Ares said there are instances where savvy gankers manage to exploit loopholes.

That makes devices more readily available to those who want to figure out vulnerabilities to exploit.

Today, a zero-day exploit can sell for anywhere from $1,000 to $1 million.

How unique is our knowledge of this,” he said, “or our ability to exploit this compared to others?

The campaign was notable for an exploit which admirably illustrates the secret of his success as a soldier.

The whole episode contrasts markedly with the exploit of Bishop Sinclair in Fife.

These are the words of Calendau when, seeking his reward after his final exploit, he learns that he has won the love of Esterello.

In the seventh canto is described in magnificent language Calendau's exploit on the Mont Ventoux.

While the exploit would be very brilliant if successful, you must remember that failure would be disastrous to you and your men.

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