Exploit (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic act: the exploits of Alexander the Great.
verb (used with object)
  1. to utilize, especially for profit; turn to practical account: to exploit a business opportunity.
  2. to use selfishly for one's own ends: employers who exploit their workers.
  3. to advance or further through exploitation; promote: He exploited his new movie through a series of guest appearances.
noun Digital Technology.
    • a flaw in hardware or software that is vulnerable to hacking or other cyberattacks.
    • a piece of software that takes advantage of such a flaw to compromise a computer system or network.
  2. (in a video game) the use of a bug or flaw in game design to a player’s advantage or to the disadvantage of other players.
noun (ˈɛksplɔɪt)
  1. a notable deed or feat, esp one that is noble or heroic
verb (ɪkˈsplɔɪt) (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
Exploit (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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