exploitation
noun
ex·ploi·ta·tion
ˌek-ˌsplȯi-ˈtā-shən 
: an act or instance of exploiting
exploitation of natural resources
exploitation of immigrant laborers
clever exploitation of the system
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The potential exploitation of the Internet of Things (IoT) to impose click-and-swipe regulation from D.C., bypassing both congressional lawmaking and the formal rulemaking process.
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Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
In recent decades, the trials have become more scientifically rigorous but have continued to spark ethical concerns surrounding potential risk and subject exploitation.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
This form of productive sharing focuses on one’s own journey and growth, promoting understanding and connection, while avoiding the exploitation of others’ pain.
—Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Such hackers have demonstrated an extraordinary ability to breach even the most secure systems, further magnifying the potential for exploitation through TikTok.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
In recent decades, the trials have become more scientifically rigorous but have continued to spark ethical concerns surrounding potential risk and subject exploitation.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
This form of productive sharing focuses on one’s own journey and growth, promoting understanding and connection, while avoiding the exploitation of others’ pain.
—Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Such hackers have demonstrated an extraordinary ability to breach even the most secure systems, further magnifying the potential for exploitation through TikTok.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Exploitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exploitation. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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