vulnerability (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti/
Definition
The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Examples
The system's vulnerability to cyberattacks was well-known.
She spoke about her own vulnerability and the fear of rejection.
The report highlighted the vulnerability of the elderly population to the disease.
How to Use vulnerability
- vulnerability to (prepositional phrase)
- The state of being exposed to a specific threat or harm. — "The company's financial vulnerability to market fluctuations was a major concern."
- exploit vulnerability (collocation)
- To take advantage of a weakness or flaw. — "Hackers attempted to exploit the system's vulnerability to gain unauthorized access."
- address vulnerability (collocation)
- To deal with or find a solution for a weakness. — "It is crucial for developers to address security vulnerabilities before releasing software."
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