Definitions for exploitation

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exploitation ex·ploi·ta·tion

Spelling: [ek-sploi-tey-shuh n]

IPA: /ˌɛk splɔɪˈteɪ ʃən/

Exploitation is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 21 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 24 points.

You can make 704 anagrams from letters in exploitation (aeiilnoopttx).

Definitions for exploitation

noun

1. use or utilization, especially for profit:
2. selfish utilization:
3. the combined, often varied, use of public-relations and advertising techniques to promote a person, movie, product, etc.

Origin of exploitation

From French, dating back to 1795-1805; See origin at exploit², -ation

Examples for exploitation

She is rootless and stateless, having little in the way of rights or protection from exploitation.

Naina is now a community mobilizer, helping other girls break the cycle of exploitation.

The child should not be allowed to become an object for exploitation by its parents.

Real philanthropy is as inconsistent with exploitation as with cannibalism.

exploitation from well-meaning agencies whose mission is to offer help is counterproductive.

exploitation of trafficking victims may be most acute in conflict and adjoining regions, but it is not confined to these areas.

But, as we have seen, exploitation is an institution of men, not of nature.

The 1978 movie Coma explored deep-rooted fears about exploitation and medical advances in organ donation.

And John came, and paid for his exploitation of genius heavily.

Mr. Kron continued his exploitation of the combination calendar and beauty-box.