Associations to the word «Exploit»

Wiktionary

EXPLOIT, noun. A heroic or extraordinary deed.
EXPLOIT, noun. An achievement.
EXPLOIT, noun. (computing) A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.
EXPLOIT, verb. (transitive) To use for one’s own advantage.

Dictionary definition

EXPLOIT, noun. A notable achievement; "he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort".
EXPLOIT, 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".
EXPLOIT, verb. Draw from; make good use of; "we must exploit the resources we are given wisely".
EXPLOIT, verb. Work excessively hard; "he is exploiting the students".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats