exploit


Pronunciation key

( eksploit )
( iks-ploit )

ex•ploit

n.

[ME. esploit, espleit OFr. esploit an exploit, action, deed; L. explicitum, explicitus, pp. of explicare to explicate; see EXPLICIT].

  1. An act which is marked by brilliance or a daring feat; a bold deed. Heroic act.

v.t.

  1. To make the most of advantageous use; utilize.
  2. To use of unethically or selfishly; make use of some resource for one's own advantage or profit; turn selfishly or unfairly to one's own interests.
  3. Advertising, to stir up interest in; promote such as, exploit a product.
  4. In Marxist theory, to make profit from others' labor. Exploit peasant labor.

—ex•ploit′a•ble adj. —ex•ploit′a•tive adj. —ex•ploit′er n.

References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • The American Heritage Dictionary, Second College Edition ©1985
  • Further Reading

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