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"Exploitation" vs. "Exploit"
The question has recently entered my mind whether there is a distinction drawn between the word "exploit," and "exploitation," in terms of reference being made to an exploitable vulnerability found in a computer system. In general, I think the terms are interchangeable; but an "exploitation" might refer to something other than an "exploit," as the word "exploit" predicates the act of exploiting a weakness, as in, "To exploit a computer system is illegal," or, "I exploited my neighbor for $5." While the "exploitation" itself is the weakness. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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[nq:1]The question has recently entered my mind whether there is a distinction drawn between the word "exploit," and "exploitation," in ... " While the "exploitation" itself is the weakness. " is not idiomatic English.
- [nq:1]The question has recently entered my mind whether there is a distinction drawn between the word "exploit," and "exploitation," in ...
- " While the "exploitation" itself is the weakness.
- " is not idiomatic English.
- Your neighbor may be the victim of exploitation, but it would not be expressed in this way.
- You might say "I exploited my neighbor, who is house-bound, by frequently leaving my children in her care and not paying her as a baby-sitter".
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[nq:1]The question has recently entered my mind whether there is a distinction drawn between the word "exploit," and "exploitation," in ... illegal," or, "I exploited my neighbor for $5." While the "exploitation" itself is the weakness. Any suggestions are appreciated.[/nq]
Your sentence "I exploited my neighbor for $5." is not idiomatic English. Your neighbor may be the victim of exploitation
Your sentence "I exploited my neighbor for $5." is not idiomatic English. Your neighbor may be the victim of exploitation
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[nq:1]The question has recently entered my mind whether there is a distinction drawn between the word "exploit," and "exploitation,"[/nq]
"Exploit" as a noun meaning an act of exploitation is computer jargon. "Exploitation" is normal English.
The jargon-word has only the negative meaning. The normal word also has the more positive meaning of productive use. Making good use of the onboard m
"Exploit" as a noun meaning an act of exploitation is computer jargon. "Exploitation" is normal English.
The jargon-word has only the negative meaning. The normal word also has the more positive meaning of productive use. Making good use of the onboard m
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[nq:2]The question has recently entered my mind whether there is a distinction drawn between the word "exploit," and "exploitation,"[/nq]
[nq:1]"Exploit" as a noun meaning an act of exploitation is computer jargon.[/nq]
Yes. Plus I believe in computer jargon it also means a weakness, for example a vulnerability to a virus, a meaning that grates on me, because it's bass-ackwards from any ea
[nq:1]"Exploit" as a noun meaning an act of exploitation is computer jargon.[/nq]
Yes. Plus I believe in computer jargon it also means a weakness, for example a vulnerability to a virus, a meaning that grates on me, because it's bass-ackwards from any ea
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[nq:2]"Exploitation" is normal English. The jargon-word has only the negative meaning. The normal word also has the more positive meaning of productive use.[/nq]
[nq:1]Or of fun, daring, and excitement: Some of my exploits[/nq]
No, the normal word "exploitation." (The normal English noun "exploit" is, of course, exactly as you describe and has little to do with the homonymous jargon-word.)
[nq:1]Or of fun, daring, and excitement: Some of my exploits[/nq]
No, the normal word "exploitation." (The normal English noun "exploit" is, of course, exactly as you describe and has little to do with the homonymous jargon-word.)
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[nq:2]Or of fun, daring, and excitement: Some of my exploits[/nq]
[nq:1]No, the normal word "exploitation."[/nq]
See below**.
Well, again, you don't say where you are, but in the US, Indiana Jones and I engage in exploits, not exploitation.
One can exploit the natural resources of a location, and one can exploit migrant workers who will work for very little money, and the second an
[nq:1]No, the normal word "exploitation."[/nq]
See below**.
Well, again, you don't say where you are, but in the US, Indiana Jones and I engage in exploits, not exploitation.
One can exploit the natural resources of a location, and one can exploit migrant workers who will work for very little money, and the second an
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I've lost track of who is agreeing or disagreeing with what or whom.
As previously said, there are two meanings of the computer jargon word "exploit". The first is "an instance of exploiting a vulnerability or hole". The second is "an exploitable vulnerability or hole".
The first matches the meaning of the verb "exploit" more closely than does the non-jargon word "exploit" which
As previously said, there are two meanings of the computer jargon word "exploit". The first is "an instance of exploiting a vulnerability or hole". The second is "an exploitable vulnerability or hole".
The first matches the meaning of the verb "exploit" more closely than does the non-jargon word "exploit" which
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[nq:1]I've lost track of who is agreeing or disagreeing with what or whom.[/nq]
Nobody's disagreeing. I was just clarifying which word I meant by "the normal word."
[nq:1]The first matches the meaning of the verb "exploit"[/nq]
Exactly. The jargon-word is formed from that verb, which has the same origin as the ordinary noun "exploit" but a completely different meaning. The verb is itse
Nobody's disagreeing. I was just clarifying which word I meant by "the normal word."
[nq:1]The first matches the meaning of the verb "exploit"[/nq]
Exactly. The jargon-word is formed from that verb, which has the same origin as the ordinary noun "exploit" but a completely different meaning. The verb is itse
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