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
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

Other Word Forms of Exploit

Noun

Singular:
exploit
Plural:
exploits

Origin of Exploit

  • 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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