exploits

Meanings

• noun

  The act of taking advantage of a situation or opportunity in a manipulative or unfair way.

  - "The company's exploitation of cheap labor in foreign countries has been a topic of controversy."
  - "The landlord's exploitation of tenants by raising rents excessively is illegal."

• noun

  A vulnerability or weakness in a system, software, or design that can be exploited to gain unauthorized access or cause damage.

  - "The cybersecurity team discovered an exploit in the firewall that could allow unauthorized access."
  - "The hacker used an exploit in the web browser to steal users' passwords."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

take advantage of , use

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with exploits
exile , pile , smile , wile

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Variants

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exploit , exploits , exploitabilities , exploitability , exploitable , exploited , exploiter , exploiters , exploiting

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Etymology

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The word 'exploit' comes from the Latin word 'exploitare,' meaning 'to use fully, to wring out, to exhaust.' It has been used in English since the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'exploit' is often used in the context of computer security, but it can also be used in other contexts, such as business or politics.

2. The first known recorded use of the term 'exploit' in English was in the late 15th century.

3. The term 'exploit' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'vulnerability,' but they are not exactly the same thing.

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Related Concepts

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1. vulnerability: A weakness or flaw in a system or software that can be exploited by an attacker.

2. exploit kit: A collection of exploits that can be used to target and exploit vulnerabilities in software or web browsers.

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Culture

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The term 'exploit' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict the exploitation of power, wealth, or resources. One famous example is Albert Camus' novel 'The Outsider,' where the protagonist Meursault is accused of exploiting the emotions of those around him.

How to Memorize "exploits"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of taking advantage of a situation or opportunity in a manipulative or unfair way.
   - Imagine someone gaining unauthorized access to a system by exploiting a vulnerability.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'exploit' with the idea of taking advantage of a situation or opportunity.
   - Think of the term 'exploit' as synonymous with 'manipulation' or 'exploitation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Exploit: Ex-PlOit A-gainst In-Justice' to remember the meaning of the term.

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