exploit n : a notable achievement; "he performed a great deed"; "the book was her finest effort" [syn: deed, feat, effort]

1 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" [syn: work]

2 draw from; make good use of; "we must exploit the resources we are given wisely" [syn: tap]

3 work excessively hard; "he is exploiting the students" [syn: overwork]

English

Pronunciation

• (noun): ĕks'ploit, /ˈɛksplɔɪt/, /"EksplOIt/
• (verb): ĭksploit', /ɪksˈplɔɪt/, /Iks"plOIt/
• Rhymes: -ɔɪt

Noun

1. A heroic or extraordinary deed.
2. An achievement. The first summit of mount Everest was a stunning exploit.

Translations

Verb

1. To use for one's own advantage.

Synonyms

• (use for one's own advantage): take advantage of, use

Translations

French

Noun

fr-noun m

1. exploit

Synonyms

• performance

Related terms

• exploitable
• exploitant
• exploitation
• exploiter
• exploiteur

Exploit can mean:

• Exploit (computer security)
• Exploit (online gaming)
• Exploit (natural resources)
• Exploit (sociology)

• An achievement. The first summit of mount Everest was a stunning exploit.

• The longest river on the island of Newfoundland is called the Exploits River.

See also: Exploitation

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