exploit in English dictionary

  • exploit

    Meanings and definitions of "exploit"

    • (transitive) To use for one’s own advantage.
    • A heroic or extraordinary deed.
    • An achievement.
    • (computing) A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.
    • noun
      A heroic or extraordinary deed.
    • noun
      An achievement.
    • noun
      (computing)
      A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To use for one’s own advantage.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To forcibly deprive someone of something to which she or he has a natural right.
    • achievement
    • use for one’s advantage
    • heroic or extraordinary deed
    • Malicious code that takes advantage of vulnerabilities in other software in order to take unwanted and unexpected action on impacted systems. An exploit is often used to install other malicious or potentially unwanted software on a target computer without the knowledge or consent of the affected user.
    • To usefully and effectively use what is available.
    • To use for one's own advantage.
    • A piece of software, a chunk of data, or sequence of commands that take advantage of a bug, glitch or vulnerability in order to cause unintended or unanticipated behavior to occur on computer software, hardware, or something electronic (usually computerized). (source: Wikipedia)
    • noun
      a notable achievement; "he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort"
    • verb
      draw from; make good use of; "we must exploit the resources we are given wisely"
    • verb
      use or manipulate to one's advantage; "He exploit the new taxation system"; "She knows how to work the system"; "he works his parents for sympathy"
    • verb
      work excessively hard; "he is exploiting the students"

    Synonyms of "exploit" in English dictionary

    work, utilise, achievement are the top synonyms of "exploit" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of exploit

    • exploit ( plural  exploits)
    • exploit ( third-person singular simple present exploits, present participle exploiting, simple past and past participle exploited)
    • exploit (plural exploits)
    • exploit (third-person singular simple present exploits, present participle exploiting, simple past and past participle exploited)
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