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Exploit

ɪkˈsplɔɪt

Exploit definitions
verb
exploit exploited exploiting exploits
  1. make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)

    "500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology"

    utilize make use of put to use use use to good advantage turn/put to good use make the most of capitalize on benefit from turn to account draw on
  2. make use of (a situation) in a way considered unfair or underhand

    "the company was exploiting a legal loophole"

    • benefit unfairly from the work of (someone), typically by overworking or underpaying them

      "these workers are at particular risk of being exploited in the workplace"

noun
exploit exploits
  1. a bold or daring feat

    "despite a series of colourful exploits, his agents obtained little intelligence of value"

  2. a software tool designed to take advantage of a flaw in a computer system, typically for malicious purposes such as installing malware

    "if someone you don't know tweets you a link, it's either spam, an exploit, or probably both"