exploitation
ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃən
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Definition of exploitation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
selfish purposesunfair treatment for personal benefit
  • The exploitation of workers led to protests.
manipulation misuse
2.
businessuse of resources or people for profit
  • The exploitation of workers is a serious issue..
profiteering utilization
3.
agricultureTECH.making land or water more productiveTECH.
  • The exploitation of the farmland increased crop yield.
cultivation development utilization
4.
film marketingTECH.promoting a film to increase viewershipTECH.
  • The exploitation of the movie was a huge success.
advertising marketing promotion
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Expressions with exploitation

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abusive use of a person for sexual benefit, often involving power imbalance
The law provides severe penalties for sexual exploitation of minors.
film focusing on sensational or shocking content
The exploitation film drew crowds with its shocking scenes.
stage in a process when a resource is used for maximum gain
During the exploitation phase, the new software platform must deliver consistent business value.
use of people or events to gain advantage in government power
Opponents accused the party of political exploitation of the crisis.
use of minors for sexual acts for money gain or advantage
Laws must strictly punish the sexual exploitation of children in every country.
use of a product idea or resource mainly to earn business profit
The company focused on commercial exploitation of its new software platform.

Origin of exploitation

Latin, ex (out) + plicare (to fold)

Terms with exploitation included in their meaning

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exploitation
gained by unfairly using other people’s hard work or suffering
exploitation
exploit or take advantage of someone
unfairness
unfair treatment or exploitation in a situation
exploitation relationships
take advantage of someone and exhaust them
exploitation
exploit someone or something unfairly
exploitation
person exploiting others' misfortunes
protection
fundamental rights protecting animals from suffering and exploitation
exploitation
the act of exploiting others for personal gain

Examples of exploitation in a sentence

  • Exploitation of loopholes in the law can be unethical.
  • The exploitation of natural resources must be regulated.
  • Child exploitation is a grave concern worldwide.
  • Sustainable exploitation of the river improved fish stocks.
  • The exploitation of the land led to a thriving vineyard.
  • Effective exploitation can make or break a film.

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  1. French:exploitation, utilisation abusive, ...
  2. German:Ausbeutung, Verwertung, ...
  3. Italian:sfruttamento, utilizzo, ...
  4. Spanish:explotación, utilización, ...
  5. Portuguese:exploração, aproveitamento, ...
  6. Chinese:剥削, 开发, ...
  7. Japanese:搾取, 利用, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتِغْلال, تَسْيِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִיצּוּל, הֲפָקַת רְוָחִים, ...
  10. Russian:эксплуатация, продвижение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:експлуатація, просування, ...
  12. Hindi:शोषण, लाभ के लिए लोगों या संसाधनों का अनुचित उपयोग, ...
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