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Exploit vs Prowess - What's the difference?

exploit | prowess |

As nouns the difference between exploit and prowess

is that exploit is a heroic or extraordinary deed while prowess is skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.

As a verb exploit

is to use for one’s own advantage.

exploit

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A heroic or extraordinary deed.
  • An achievement.
  • (computing) A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.
  • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To use for one’s own advantage.
  • Synonyms

    * take advantage of,

    prowess

    English

    Noun

  • Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.
  • Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism
  • References

    * The Oxford Paperback Dictionary fourth edition ISBN 0-19-280012-4