ex·po·sure
ex·po·sure/ikˈspōZHər,ekˈspōZHər/
noun
- the state of being exposed to contact with something."the dangers posed by exposure to asbestos"synonyms: subjection, submission, vulnerability, laying open
- the revelation of an identity or fact, especially one that is concealed or likely to arouse disapproval."she took her life for fear of exposure as a spy"synonyms: uncovering, revelation, showing, display, exhibition, disclosure, manifestation, unveiling, unmasking, discovery, unearthing, rooting out, divulgence, denunciation, condemnation, detection, betrayal, exposé, publication, publishing
- the action of exposing a photographic film to light or other radiation."a camera that would give a picture immediately after exposure"
- the direction in which a building faces; an outlook."the exposure is perfect—a gentle slope to the southwest"synonyms: outlook, aspect, view, frontage, direction, position, setting, location
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noun. ex·po·sure ik-ˈspō-zhər. Synonyms of exposure. 1. : the fact or condition of being exposed: such as.
EXPOSURE meaning: 1. the fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in a particular…. Learn more.
noun. the act of exposing, laying open, or uncovering: the sudden exposure of objects that were hidden under the blanket. ... the fact or state of being exposed:.
1. [noncount] : the fact or condition of being affected by something or experiencing something : the condition of being exposed to something.
/ɛkˈspʌʊʒə/ · noun. the state of being vulnerable or exposed · noun. vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain · noun.
9 senses: 1. the act of exposing or the condition of being exposed 2. the position or outlook of a house, building, etc; aspect.
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A key component in defining exposure is the time period during which exposure is defined, often referred to as the time window of exposure. The exposure time ...
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 ...
exposed suggests lack of protection or powers of resistance against something actually present or threatening. exposed to infection.
Exposure is contact. No matter how dangerous a substance or activity, without exposure, it cannot harm you.