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- Dictionaryex·ploi·ta·tion/ˌekˌsploiˈtāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work: "the exploitation of migrant workers" Similar
- 2. the action of making use of and benefiting from resources: "the Bronze Age saw exploitation of gold deposits" Similar
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EXPLOITATION definition: 1. the use of something in order to get an advantage from it: 2. the act of using someone or…. Learn more.
Exploitation is the act of selfishly taking advantage of someone or a group of people in order to profit from them or otherwise benefit oneself. Exploitation is a noun form of the verb exploit, which commonly means to take advantage in such a way.
The meaning of EXPLOITATION is an act or instance of exploiting. How to use exploitation in a sentence.
/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃn/ [uncountable, countable] (disapproving) a situation in which somebody treats somebody else in an unfair way, especially in order to make money from their work. the exploitation of children. Starvation and poverty are the result of global economic exploitation, not lack of resources. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
When you’re talking about natural resources or knowledge rather than people, exploitation meaning "the fullest most profitable use of something" is not a bad thing. The exploitation of recycled materials can only be beneficial to our pollution problems.
n. 1. The act of employing to the greatest possible advantage: exploitation of copper deposits. 2. Utilization of another person or group for selfish purposes: exploitation of unwary consumers. 3. An advertising or publicity program. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Exploitation definition: The act of employing to the greatest possible advantage.
