exploitation

Pronunciation key ( eks′ploi-tā′shən )

ex•ploi•ta•tion

n.

1. Act of exploiting or being exploited.
2. Utilizing another person or resource for personal gain.
3. Marketing program; advertising, publicity.

Exploitation of Labor. (Economics). See Surplus value.

References

Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955

Encyclopedia Britannica Micropedia ©1984

The American Heritage Dictionary, Second College Edition ©1985

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