vulnerability
openness or susceptibility to attack or harm: We need to develop bold policies that will reduce the vulnerability of farmers to drought and floods.
willingness to show emotion or to allow one’s weaknesses to be seen or known; willingness to risk being emotionally hurt: The foundation for open communication consists of honesty, trust, and vulnerability.
the condition of needing supportive or protective social services and community resources because of advanced age, poverty, disability, etc.: the vulnerability of disabled senior citizens.
Biology,Ecology. likeliness to be classified as an endangered species in the near future unless circumstances improve: the vulnerability of the giraffe.
Origin of vulnerability
1- Rarely vul·ner·a·ble·ness [vuhl-ner-uh-buhl-nis] /ˈvʌl nər ə bəl nɪs/ .
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How to use vulnerability in a sentence
That makes devices more readily available to those who want to figure out vulnerabilities to exploit.
But he also reserved the right to keep certain vulnerabilities close-hold.
Who are we surprised to recognize in their vulnerabilities, in their resolve?
Real Thrills And High Art In A Poignant Page-Turner Of A Novel | Susan Cheever | May 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe temptation to stockpile vulnerabilities for offense is easy to understand.
The NSA Shouldn’t Stockpile Web Glitches | Richard Clarke, Peter Swire | April 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe found it “iffy,” he says, and he started searching for vulnerabilities.
Meet Graham Smith, SnapChat’s 16-Year-Old Nemesis | Nina Strochlic | January 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
And publishing vulnerabilities forces security designers to design better security, and makes us all better consumers of security.
Little Brother | Cory DoctorowThe promise of computational technologies brings with it potential vulnerabilities that must be protected against threats.
Shock and Awe | Harlan K. UllmanWe are all too well aware that any strategy and force structure have vulnerabilities and potential weaknesses.
Shock and Awe | Harlan K. UllmanThe typical exploiter of these vulnerabilities is a foreigner.
After the Rain | Sam Vaknin
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