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exploitationthe action of making use of and benefiting from resources

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of making use of and benefiting from resources

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 자원이나 상황을 이용하는 것

Korean pronunciation: 익스플로이**테이**션

Example Sentences

  • The detective discovered the villain's exploitation of innocent citizens through fake charity schemes.
  • My cat has mastered the exploitation of my weakness for cute meowing sounds.
  • The sustainable exploitation of renewable energy sources is crucial for our future.

exploitation

NOUN

//ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən//

the action of making use of and benefiting from resources

exploitation concept
💡 Concept

A mine owner's exploitation of workers and natural resources for profit

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exploitation rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Exploitation builds the nation, but destroys the foundation

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootexploit
Suffix--ation

Origin

From French 'exploitation', derived from Latin 'exploitare' (to unfold, develop, use), which combines 'ex-' (out) with 'plectare' (to fold or braid). The term evolved through Old French to mean the action of working or developing resources.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The detective discovered the villain's exploitation of innocent citizens through fake charity schemes.

😄 Fun example

My cat has mastered the exploitation of my weakness for cute meowing sounds.

The sustainable exploitation of renewable energy sources is crucial for our future.

😄 Fun example

His exploitation of every possible excuse to avoid doing dishes is truly remarkable.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

utilizationabusemanipulationmisusedevelopment

Antonyms

protectionpreservationconservation

Related

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