vulnerability
Pronunciation: [ˌvʌl.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti]
Word
Context: "safety"
(noun) a state of being open to harm or damage. It means that something or someone can be hurt easily, like when you feel sad and can get upset quickly.
Example
The child showed vulnerability when he shared his feelings with his friends.
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By hiding her true feelings, she avoided showing any vulnerability.
Example
What makes you feel vulnerable around others?
Context: "computer security"
(noun) a weakness in a computer system that can be attacked by hackers. It's like having a door unlocked that allows someone to come in and cause trouble.
Example
The software update fixed the vulnerability in the system, making it safer.
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The company ignored the vulnerability, which led to the data breach.
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How can we identify vulnerabilities in our computer systems?
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