exploit
Pronunciation[change]
- (noun) enPR: ĕks'ploit, IPA (key): /ˈɛksplɔɪt/
- (verb) enPR: ĭksploit', IPA (key): /ɪksˈplɔɪt/
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Noun[change]
- (computing) An exploit is a program that takes advantage of a vulnerability in other software.
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- If you exploit someone or something, then you are taking advantage of it, usually in a harmful way. Mostly, you exploit when you don't pay someone enough for their hard work.
- Slaves were exploited for their free labor.
- Walmart exploits its employees by paying them minimum wage for their hard work.