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exposure

[ ik-spoh-zher ]

noun

  1. the act of exposing, laying open, or uncovering:

    the sudden exposure of objects that were hidden under the blanket.

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  2. the fact or state of being exposed:

    A bandage will avoid exposure of the wound.

  3. disclosure, as of something private or secret:

    the exposure of their invasion plans.

    Synonyms: , ,

  4. an act or instance of revealing or unmasking, as an impostor, crime, or fraud:

    the exposure of graft and corruption.

  5. presentation to view, especially in an open or public manner:

    His exposure of his anger shocked the company.

    Synonyms:

  6. The suspect was arrested for exposure in public.

  7. a laying open or subjecting to the action or influence of something:

    The exposure of his theories to ridicule destroyed his self-confidence.

  8. the condition of being exposed to danger, harm, etc.:

    exposure to toxic mold;

    exposure to a deadly disease.

  9. the condition of being exposed without protection to the effects of harsh weather, especially the cold:

    to suffer from exposure.

  10. Photography.
    1. the act of presenting a photosensitive surface to rays of light.
    2. the total amount of light received by a photosensitive surface or an area of such a surface, expressed as the product of the degree of illumination and the period of illumination.
    3. the image resulting from the effects of light rays on a photosensitive surface.
  11. situation with regard to sunlight or wind; aspect:

    a southern exposure.

  12. a putting out or deserting, especially of a child, without shelter or protection; abandonment.
  13. something exposed, as to view; an exposed surface:

    exposures of rock.

  14. public appearance, notice, attention, mention, or discussion, especially in the media:

    great ways to gain exposure for your products on TV and on the internet.

  15. a prominent, often overextended position or commitment, as in investment, that is considered precarious and risky:

    The bank was nervous about its exposure in Iran.



exposure

/ ɪˈəʊə /

noun

  1. the act of exposing or the condition of being exposed
  2. the position or outlook of a house, building, etc; aspect

    the bedroom has a southern exposure

  3. lack of shelter from the weather, esp the cold

    to die of exposure

  4. a surface that is exposed

    an exposure of granite

  5. mountaineering the degree to which a climb, etc is exposed See exposed
  6. photog
    1. the act of exposing a photographic film or plate to light, X-rays, etc
    2. an area on a film or plate that has been exposed to light, etc
    3. ( as modifier )

      exposure control

  7. photog
    1. the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate multiplied by the time for which it is exposed
    2. a combination of lens aperture and shutter speed used in taking a photograph

      he used the wrong exposure

  8. appearance or presentation before the public, as in a theatre, on television, or in films
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of exposure1

First recorded in 1595–1605; expose + -ure
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Criteria for elite races includes equal exposure for the female race on social media coverage and prizes for female competition.

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Though paparazzi captured images of Groome when she was pregnant in 2020, the British actor appears to have avoided that exposure this time around, making Goldie’s arrival a bigger surprise than it might have been.

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People who have not been immunized against measles, either through vaccination or prior infection, are at risk of getting sick between seven and 21 days after exposure.

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His legal exposure from the Capitol riot was not of the low-level "trespassing" charges.

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Typically, those who contract mesothelioma do so 20 to 60 years after exposure - meaning it will take decades before the possible impact across the territory is felt.

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