vulnerability
/ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪlɪti/
Susceptibility to harm
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The state or quality of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
"The country's geographical vulnerability to natural disasters is well known."
- 2.
A weakness or flaw that makes something susceptible to attack or damage.
"The software update fixed a critical security vulnerability."
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The company promptly fixed the security vulnerability in their new system.
The company promptly fixed the security vulnerability in their new system.
Sharing your true feelings can create a sense of vulnerability, but it also fosters deeper connections.
Sharing your true feelings can create a sense of vulnerability, but it also fosters deeper connections.
Children, the elderly, and those with disabilities often represent the most vulnerable populations in a disaster.
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How do you pronounce vulnerability?
vulnerability is pronounced [/ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪlɪti/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does vulnerability mean?
vulnerability means "Susceptibility to harm". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is vulnerability?
vulnerability is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "The company promptly fixed the security vulnerability in their new system." — used to mean "Susceptibility to harm".
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