weaponization

American  

[wep-uhn-uh-zay-shuhn, -ahy-zay-shuhn] / ˌwɛp ən əˈzeɪ ʃən, -ˌaɪˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of using something as a weapon to gain advantage over an enemy or rival.

2. the act of equipping something, such as a vehicle, system, or country, with a weapon or weapons.

3. the act of developing something, such as a chemical or microorganism, expressly for use as a weapon of war.

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weaponization

But the weaponization report revealed that he had the information readily available.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

"I don't know what's going to happen with the weaponization fund," he said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026

And I think someone who applies for a payout from this fund with a colorable case of weaponization, but gets denied, may well have standing.

From Slate ● May 22, 2026

The real innovation of the past decade has been in engagement optimization, algorithmic content distribution and the weaponization of human psychology to generate advertising revenue.

From Salon ● Feb. 7, 2026

Though an initial damage analysis expressed skepticism, a consensus emerged that Iran’s enrichment and weaponization infrastructure, including centrifuges and uranium metalworking equipment, was destroyed or rendered inoperable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2025