Exploit
WordNet
noun
(1) A notable achievement
"He performed a great deed"
"The book was her finest effort"
verb
(2) 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"
(3) Draw from; make good use of
"We must exploit the resources we are given wisely"
(4) Work excessively hard
"He is exploiting the students"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A heroic or extraordinary deed.
- An achievement. The first summit of mount Everest was a stunning exploit.
- A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.