Exploit

Pronunciation

• enPR: Ä•ks'ploit, IPA: /ˈɛksplɔɪt/

• enPR: Ä­ksploit', IPA: /ɪksˈplɔɪt/
• Rhymes: -ɔɪt

Origin

From Old French esploit (noun), esploitier (verb).

Full definition of exploit

Noun

1. A heroic or extraordinary deed.
2. An achievement.
   The first trek to the summit of Mount Everest was a stunning exploit.
3. (computing) A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.

Verb

1. (transitive) To use for one’s own advantage.

Synonyms

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