exposure

noun
UK: /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒər/
US: /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒər/

  1. The state of being in a place or situation where something could have an effect on you.

    1. Sun exposure can damage your skin. [ ] [ ]
    2. Prolonged exposure to loud noises can lead to hearing loss over time. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of showing something that was hidden.

    1. The exposure of the secret was a shock. [ ] [ ]
    2. The investigative journalist risked everything for the exposure of corruption. [ ] [ ]

  3. Publicity; the state of being known about.

    1. The band needs more exposure to become famous. [ ] [ ]
    2. The art gallery provides valuable exposure for emerging artists. [ ] [ ]

  4. The act of putting film in a camera in contact with light to take a photograph; a photograph created this way.

    1. The exposure was too long and the photo is blurry. [ ] [ ]
    2. Digital photography allows for greater control over the exposure settings. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

risk revelation image publicity disclosure
exposure transitive-verb

  1. To reveal something secret or hidden.

    1. They exposed the lies. [ ] [ ]
    2. The journalist aimed to expose the corruption within the government. [ ] [ ]

  2. To put someone or something in a situation where they are not protected from something harmful.

    1. Don't expose yourself to danger. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company was criticized for exposing workers to hazardous chemicals. [ ] [ ]

  3. To allow film to receive light so that an image can be recorded.

    1. Expose the film for a few seconds. [ ] [ ]
    2. The photographer exposed the negative to light to create the print. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exposure" in English means: The state of being in a place or situation where something could have an effect on you., The act of showing something that was hidden., Publicity; the state of being known about., The act of putting film in a camera in contact with light to take a photograph; a photograph created this way..

The phonetic transcription of "exposure" is /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒər/ in British English and /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exposure": risk, revelation, image, publicity, disclosure.

Example usage of "exposure": "Sun exposure can damage your skin.". More examples on the page.