Exploitation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Exploitation
Exploitation (noun)
- an act or instance of exploiting
Origin & Etymology of Exploitation
borrowed from French, from exploiter "to exploit:2" + -ation -ation
First known use: 1795
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Exploitation
- CEFR level: C1 English Vocabulary — Page 12
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 6
- Topics: Ethics & Values
Frequently Asked Questions about Exploitation
What does "Exploitation" mean?
"Exploitation" means an act or instance of exploiting. As a noun, it is defined as: an act or instance of exploiting.
Is "Exploitation" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Exploitation" is a noun.
Is "Exploitation" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C1-level word, "Exploitation" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Exploitation"?
"Exploitation" is pronounced /ˌek-ˌsplȯi-ˈtā-shən/ and divided into syllables as ex·ploi·ta·tion.
What is the origin of the word "Exploitation"?
"Exploitation" comes from borrowed from French, from exploiter "to exploit:2" + -ation -ation. First known use: 1795.
What CEFR level is "Exploitation"?
"Exploitation" is a C1-level word in SophDict's CEFR vocabulary lists, which group English words from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient).
Is "Exploitation" an academic word?
Yes. "Exploitation" is part of the 570-word Academic Word List (AWL), which contains vocabulary that appears frequently in university texts and in exams such as IELTS and TOEFL.
What topics is "Exploitation" used in?
"Exploitation" is commonly used in topics such as Ethics & Values.