vulnerability
noun
openness or susceptibility to attack or harm.
vulnerabilities
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pluralof vulnerability.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The tool deployed up to eight autonomous agents that mapped 21 government systems, explored vulnerabilities and changed tactics when blocked, the FT said, describing the attack as a first of its kind.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
The exercise, coupled with U.S. casualties in Iran, shows American vulnerabilities to uncrewed systems—years after the U.S. made them an essential part of warfare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
"Our assurance and testing processes are designed to identify and address potential vulnerabilities early, and we continue to undertake routine security activity across our systems and equipment," the MoD added.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
This week, Microsoft also introduced Project Perception, a cybersecurity system through which agents investigate cyberthreats and fix vulnerabilities.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 2, 2026
Later, it helped me overcome my doubts and vulnerabilities enough to trust that if I allowed my family to live an extremely public life, we’d manage to stay safe and also happy.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
