noun
exposure
ihk-SPOH-zhuh
noun
1
The state of being unprotected from something harmful, such as weather, disease, or danger.
"The climbers suffered from exposure after being stranded overnight."
"Long-term exposure to the sun can damage your skin."
2
Public attention or visibility, especially for a person, brand, or issue.
"The scandal gave the charity unwanted exposure in the press."
3
A single photograph, or the amount of light let onto film or a sensor when taking one.
"She adjusted the exposure to capture the sunset properly."
4
The amount of financial risk a person or company faces.
"The bank reduced its exposure to the volatile market."
How to Use Exposure
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing open to something — weather, danger, publicity, or financial risk — or a single photograph.
Common pairings
media exposure
exposure to risk
die of exposure
Word Forms
exposures plural
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Etymology
Formed from expose plus the noun ending -ure.