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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" Similar
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"
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Learn the noun and verb meanings of exploit, a word that can refer to a notable deed, a use of advantage, or a computer security flaw. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words for exploit.
Exploit can be a verb meaning to use something well or unfairly for your own benefit, or a noun meaning a brave or unusual act. Learn how to use exploit in different contexts, with examples and synonyms, from the Cambridge Dictionary.
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 can be a verb meaning to use something well or unfairly for your own benefit, or a noun meaning a brave or unusual act. Learn how to use exploit in different contexts, with examples and synonyms, from the Cambridge Dictionary.
An exploit is a heroic act or notable deed. The King Arthur legends are full of stories of the exploits of the Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Lancelot and King Arthur himself.
Learn the meaning and usage of the word exploit as a verb and a noun, with synonyms and example sentences. Find out how to pronounce exploit and its related words, and explore its origin and frequency.
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. Extra Examples.
