Advertisement
Advertisement
exploit
1[ ek-sploit, ik-sploit ]
noun
- 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)
- to utilize, especially for profit; turn to practical account:
to exploit a business opportunity.
- to use selfishly for one's own ends:
employers who exploit their workers.
- to advance or further through exploitation; promote:
He exploited his new movie through a series of guest appearances.
noun
- a flaw in hardware or software that is vulnerable to hacking or other cyberattacks.
- a piece of software that takes advantage of such a flaw to compromise a computer system or network.
- (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
- a notable deed or feat, esp one that is noble or heroic
verb
- to take advantage of (a person, situation, etc), esp unethically or unjustly for one's own ends
- to make the best use of
to exploit natural resources
Discover More
Derived Forms
- exˈploitive, adjective
- exˈploitable, adjective
- ˌexploiˈtation, noun
Discover More
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
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of exploit1
Origin of exploit2
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of exploit1
Discover More
Synonym Study
Discover More
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.
Advertisement
Discover More
Related Words
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse