exploitation
/ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: exploitations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of utilizing something; industry.
Noun
Examples
the exploitation of natural resources
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The improper use of something for selfish purposes.
Noun
Examples
the exploitation of children in beauty pageants
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “exploitation” mean?
The act of utilizing something; industry.
Is “exploitation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.