Exploit Definition
ĕksploit, ĭk-sploit
exploited, exploiting, exploits
noun
exploits
An act remarkable for brilliance or daring; bold deed.
Webster's New World
A program or system designed to take advantage of a particular error or security vulnerability in computers or networks.
American Heritage
An achievement.
The first trek to the summit of Mount Everest was a stunning exploit.
Wiktionary
verb
exploited, exploiting, exploits
To employ to the greatest possible advantage.
Exploit one's talents.
American Heritage
To make use of; turn to account; utilize productively.
Webster's New World
To make unethical use of for one's own advantage or profit; specif., to make profit from the labor of (others) without giving a just return.
Webster's New World
To stir up interest in or promote, as in advertising.
To exploit a new product.
Webster's New World
To use for one’s own advantage.
Wiktionary
Antonyms:
- treat fairly
Origin of Exploit
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Middle English from Old French esploit from Latin explicitum neuter past participle of explicāre to unfold explicate
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Old French esploit (noun), esploitier (verb).
From Wiktionary
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