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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

exploit

/ɛksˈplɔɪt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does exploit mean?

noun, verb

A vulnerability or weakness that can be taken advantage of, or to use or take unfair advantage of a situation or circumstance. To use or take unfair advantage of a situation or circumstance.

Example

"The company exploited a loophole in the tax code to save millions of dollars."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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