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What does vulnerability mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word vulnerability? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (uncountable) Susceptibility to attack or injury; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.
  2. (countable) a specific weakness in the protections or defences surrounding someone or something.
  3. (computing) a weakness which allows an attacker to reduce a system's security
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It follows that vulnerability to occasional, but severe, financial crises could be mitigated if countries were to abolish their own currencies.
Women's vulnerability has been exacerbated by unequal access to basic resources, especially prenatal and post-natal healthcare services.
For all her doughty declarations, there's the odd hint of vanity and vulnerability in this targe.
Chaber also knew how to transform his vulnerability into gratitude, to avoid conveying an impression of bitterness.
The most important safety concern is their frailty and consequent vulnerability to personal injury or death in a crash.
Girls are treated gently and sweetly because of their assumed babyishness and vulnerability.

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