exposure

//ɪkˈspoʊʒər//
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Visual representation of exposure

Noun

exposureSingular
exposuresPlural
1

The state of being exposed to contact with something, especially something harmful or unpleasant.

Prolonged exposure to sunlight can damage your skin.

2

The action of exposing a photographic film or plate to light, or the duration of this.

The correct exposure for this shot is 1/125 second.

3

The revelation of an identity or fact, especially one that is concealed or likely to arouse disapproval.

The exposure of his secret identity shocked everyone.

4

The publicizing of information or an event; media attention or coverage.

The scandal received widespread media exposure.

5

A physical condition resulting from being exposed to severe weather conditions, especially cold.

The hiker died of exposure after getting lost in the mountains during a snowstorm.

6

The direction in which a building or place faces; its aspect or outlook.

The house has a southern exposure, so it gets plenty of sunlight.