English to English
noun
- the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
The development of Alaskan resources.
The exploitation of copper deposits.
source: WordNet 3.0
- an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
Capitalistic exploitation of the working class.
Paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization.
source: WordNet 3.0
- The act of exploiting or utilizing.
source: Webster 1913