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   exposure

   /ɪkˈspəʊʒə/

   noun

   • 1. the state of having no protection from something harmful: "the dangers posed by exposure to asbestos" Similar subjectionsubmissionvulnerabilitylaying openOpposite protection from
   • ▪ a physical condition resulting from being outside in severe weather without adequate protection: "they were suffering from exposure" Similar frostbitecoldhypothermia
   • ▪ experience of something: "his exposure to the banking system" Similar introductionpresentationexperience ofcontact withfamiliarity withconversance/conversancy withacquaintance withawareness ofinsight into
   • ▪ the action of placing oneself at risk of financial losses, e.g. through making loans or underwriting insurance: "New Delhi increased its exposure to hard loans"
   • 2. the revelation of something secret, especially something embarrassing or damaging: "she took her life for fear of exposure as a spy" Similar uncoveringrevelationshowingdisplayexhibitiondisclosuremanifestationunveilingunmaskingdiscoveryunearthingrooting outdivulgencedenunciationcondemnationdetectionbetrayalexposépublicationpublishing
   • ▪ the publicizing of information or an event: "scientific findings receive regular exposure in the media" Similar publicitypublicizingadvertisingadvertisementpublic attentionpublic noticepublic interestthe public eyemedia interest/attentionthe limelightdisseminationbroadcastingairinginformal:hype
   • 3. the action of exposing a photographic film to light: "a camera which would give a picture immediately after exposure"
   • ▪ the quantity of light reaching a photographic film, as determined by shutter speed and lens aperture: "an exposure of 0.5 seconds at f/5.6"
   • 4. the direction in which a building faces; an outlook: "the exposure is perfect—a gentle slope to the south-west" Similar outlookaspectviewfrontagedirectionpositionsettinglocation

   Word Origin early 17th century: from expose, on the pattern of words such as enclosure.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word exposure, such as being presented to view, unprotected, subject to influence, or treated with radiant energy. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of exposure.

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   Exposure is the harmful effect on your body caused by very cold weather. He was suffering from exposure and shock but his condition was said to be stable. At least two people died of exposure in Chicago overnight. Synonyms: hypothermia, frostbite, extreme cold, intense cold More Synonyms of exposure.

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   to something harmful. [uncountable, countable] exposure (to something) the state of being in a place or situation where there is no protection from something harmful or unpleasant. prolonged exposure to harmful radiation. At high exposures, the chemical can affect the liver and kidneys.

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   Learn the meaning of exposure as a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how exposure relates to photography, weather, health, crime, and more.

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   If you place someone or something in an environment that causes them to experience something, you can call this exposure. Exposure to sun and rain will cause wood to turn gray. In school, you will be given exposure to the basic principles of math, science and language.

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   Definition of exposure noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.