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- DictionaryEx·ploit
verb
- 1. make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource): "500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology"
noun
- 1. a bold or daring feat: "the most heroic and secretive exploits of the war"
- 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"
The meaning of EXPLOIT is deed, act; especially : a notable, memorable, or heroic act. How to use exploit in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Exploit.
EXPLOIT definition: 1. to use something in a way that helps you: 2. to use someone or something unfairly for your own…. Learn more.
In the specific context of computing and especially software, an exploit is a bug or flaw in a system that makes it vulnerable to attack. A piece of software that takes advantage of such a flaw can also be called an exploit. In video games, players who’ve found an exploit can use it to take advantage of other players.
EXPLOIT meaning: 1. to use something in a way that helps you: 2. to use someone or something unfairly for your own…. Learn more.
The verb exploit means to use someone or something, usually selfishly or for profit. Workers who are tired of being exploited by factory owners form unions that allow them to stand together as a powerful force.
exploit. n. a notable deed or feat, esp one that is noble or heroic. vb ( tr) 1. to take advantage of (a person, situation, etc), esp unethically or unjustly for one's own ends. 2. to make the best use of: to exploit natural resources.
If you exploit something, you use it well, and achieve something or gain an advantage from it.
Exploit definition: An act or deed, especially a brilliant or heroic one.
exploit something (disapproving) to treat a person or situation as an opportunity to gain an advantage for yourself. He exploited his father's name to get himself a job. She realized that her youth and inexperience were being exploited. The opposition parties will always exploit government problems to their own advantage.
exploit. noun. /ˈeksplɔɪt/. /ˈeksplɔɪt/. [usually plural] a brave, exciting or interesting act. the daring exploits of Roman heroes. The papers were full of her latest amorous exploits. His courage and exploits were legendary.
