Exposure

Quick meaning: Exposure is a noun meaning (uncountable) The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

Meaning

(uncountable) The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable) Lack of protection from weather or the elements.
2. The act of exposing something, such as a scandal.
3. The act or condition of being at risk of financial losses.
4. (countable, uncountable) That part which is facing or exposed to something, e.g. the sun, weather, sky, or a view.
5. (photography) An instance of taking a photograph.
6. (photography) The piece of film exposed to light.
7. (social media) The degree to which an individual, their content, or their brand is seen by the target market or the general public; internet fame.

Example Sentences

Limit your exposure to harsh chemicals.

Get as much exposure to a new language as you can.

They rented a cabin with a beautiful southern exposure.

As all of you know, a great tragedy occurred yesterday. Arthur Harcourt died of exposure sometimes in the morning in the woods off Mount Tom Road.

Word Forms

• exposures

Synonyms for exposure

Depending on context, synonyms include vulnerability, photograph.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include vulnerability, photograph, exposed, susceptibility, conspicuity, revelation.

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