Exposureto something dangerous means being in a situation where it might affect you.
Exposure to lead is known to damage the brains of young children. [+ to]
...the potential exposure of people to nuclear waste.
Synonyms: vulnerability, subjection, susceptibility, laying open More Synonyms of exposure
2. uncountable noun
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
3. uncountable noun [usually with poss]
The exposure of a well-known person is the revealing of the fact that they are bad or immoral in some way.
...the exposure of stars in so-called morally compromising situations. [+ of]
Their sporting reputation has suffered enormously from Johnson's exposure.
4. uncountable noun
Exposure is publicity that a person, company, or product receives.
The candidates are getting an enormous amount of exposure in the media.
5. countable noun
In photography, an exposure is a single photograph.
[technical]
Larger drawings tend to require two or three exposures to cover them.
6. variable noun
In photography, the exposure is the amount of light that is allowed to enter a camera when taking a photograph.
[technical]
A tripod also lets you shoot long exposures at night.
...an exposure of 1/18sec at f/11.
Against a deep blue sky or dark storm-clouds, you may need to reduce the exposure.
More Synonyms of exposure
exposure in British English
(ɪkˈspəʊʒə)
noun
1.
the act of exposing or the condition of being exposed
2.
the position or outlook of a house, building, etc; aspect
the bedroom has a southern exposure
3.
lack of shelter from the weather, esp the cold
to die of exposure
4.
a surface that is exposed
an exposure of granite
5. mountaineering
the degree to which a climb, etc is exposed
exposed (sense 4)
6. photography
a.
the act of exposing a photographic film or plate to light, X-rays, etc
b.
an area on a film or plate that has been exposed to light, etc
c.
(as modifier)
exposure control
7. photography
a.
the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate multiplied by the time for which it is exposed
b.
a combination of lens aperture and shutter speed used in taking a photograph
he used the wrong exposure
8.
appearance or presentation before the public, as in a theatre, on television, or in films
9. indecent exposure
exposure in American English
(ɛkˈspoʊʒər; ɪkˈspoʊʒər)
noun
1.
an exposing or being exposed; specif., a being exposed to harsh weather conditions without protection
2.
a location, as of a house, in relation to the sun, winds, etc.
an eastern exposure
3.
appearance, esp. frequent appearance, before the public, as in the theater, on radio and TV, etc.
4. Photography
a.
the subjection of a sensitized film or plate to the action of light rays, X-rays, etc.
b.
a sensitized surface or section of a film for making one picture
c.
the time during which such a surface or film is exposed
Word origin
expose + -ure
exposure in Finance
(ɪkspoʊʒər)
noun
(Finance: General)
Exposure is the risk that a loss might occur.
Financial advice for small businesses can identify and maximize growth opportunitiesand minimize exposure to foreign currency fluctuations.
Hedge funds employ innovative investment strategies to attain relatively high returnswhile simultaneously reducing exposure to market risk.
Exposure is the risk that a loss might occur.
exposure in Insurance
(ɪkspoʊʒər)
noun
(Insurance: Underwriting)
A company's exposure is the amount of a particular risk that it has.
Risk management involves analyzing all exposures to the possibility of loss to which a company might be subject, and determining howto handle these.
It may be better to pass some risk to a reinsurance company as this will reduce theinsurer's exposure to risk.
A company's exposure is the amount of a particular risk that it has.
COBUILD Collocations
exposure
media exposure
prolonged exposure
sun exposure
Examples of 'exposure' in a sentence
exposure
The insurer has already reduced its exposure to annuities.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It emerged that he has a conviction for indecent exposure.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Both are so profile they do n highprofile not need any extra exposure.
The Sun (2016)
Employers need to make sure they take sun exposure at work seriously and work out how to reduce it.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
This is particularly important during winter and if you get little exposure to sun on your skin throughout the year.
The Sun (2016)
The European working time directive has already dangerously reduced their exposure to patients.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's not had much exposure recently.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A lot of art in Britain does not get the exposure it deserves.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
And if you lacked exposure in those two media, then you weren't famous.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Old varnish has given the painting a darker yellow tinge and exposure to light, humidity changes and the deterioration of the canvas have also affected the artwork.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
One solution would be to nudge adolescent clocks into sync by controlling their light exposure.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Occupational exposure to lead is the major source of lead intake for adults.
McKenzie, James F. & Pinger, Robert R. An Introduction to Community Health (1995)
They get very good exposure to senior management.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Our difficulty with poetry is a lack of exposure to it.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The insurers have also reduced their exposure to equities and taken steps to hedge their positions.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Probably what is also happening is that there has simply been a reduced exposure to prolonged exercise.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They face up to a year in prison if convicted of indecent exposure.
The Sun (2012)
Long-term exposure can also damage bone marrow and blood production.
The Sun (2007)
This will dramatically reduce your exposure to potentially harmful pesticide residues.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
What this means is that we need firms with exposure to much more of the world.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
This is because exposure changes over time.
Maurice D. Levi International Finance: The markets and financial management of multinational business. (1983)
The times for light exposure after landing are especially important.
Mayes, Kathleen Beat Jet Lag - arrive alert and stay alert (1991)
We need the exposure from sponsors and the media.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Are we saying lead exposure affects both shoplifting and mass murder?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The very public exposure of their affair forces them to decide their future.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Why have we spawned a generation of people with a constant need for exposure?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He also published work on lead and solvent exposure.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The advantage is that you get wide exposure at a low cost.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Adding exposure to smaller company funds can help reduce overall portfolio risk by diversifying your exposure to particular sectors.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Experts say that putting on a high factor could cause the public to be reckless with exposure to the sun.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Here, the crew and the camera and the exposure are vital components.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He wanted to control the exposure himself, not leave it to a lab.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
If you can leave this to the camera 's automatic exposure system, all the better.
Freeman, Michael Collins Complete Guide to Photography (1993)
In other languages
exposure
British English: exposure NOUN
Exposure to something dangerous means being in a situation where it might affect you.
Exposure to lead is known to damage the brains of young children.
American English: exposure
Brazilian Portuguese: exposição
Chinese: 暴露
European Spanish: exposición
French: exposition
German: Aussetzung
Italian: esposizione
Japanese: さらされること
Korean: 노출
European Portuguese: exposição
Latin American Spanish: exposición
All related terms of 'exposure'
re-exposure
the act, state, or condition of being re-exposed
sun exposure
Exposure to something dangerous means being in a situation where it might affect you.
time exposure
an exposure of a photographic film for a relatively long period , usually a few seconds
double exposure
the act or process of recording two superimposed images on a photographic medium , usually done intentionally to produce a special effect
exposure index
the sensitivity to light of a photographic film, specified in terms of the film's ISO rating
exposure meter
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light, usually by means of a photocell , so that the suitable camera settings of shutter speed and f-number (or lens aperture ) can be determined
exposure value
the quantity of light hitting a photographic film, as determined by aperture values and shutter speed
media exposure
Exposure is publicity that a person, company, or product receives.
automatic exposure
the automatic adjustment of the lens aperture and shutter speed of a camera by a control mechanism
indecent exposure
Indecent exposure is a criminal offence that is committed when someone exposes their genitals in public.
multiple exposure
the filming of more than one scene in a single frame
prolonged exposure
Exposure to something dangerous means being in a situation where it might affect you.
radiation exposure
exposure to radiant energy or to the particles emitted in the transfer of radiant energy, esp the particles and gamma rays emitted in nuclear decay ; exposure to radioactive substances
exposure compensation
the act of overriding a camera's automatic exposure in order to achieve a particular effect or due to difficult lighting conditions
Chinese translation of 'exposure'
exposure
(ɪksˈpəuʒəʳ)
n
(u) (to poison, radiation)
exposure (to)暴露(在 ... 中) (bàolù (zài ... zhōng))
(u) (Med) 冻(凍)伤(傷) (dòngshāng)
(u) (= publicity) 公开(開)露面 (gōngkāi lòumiàn)
(u)[of wrongdoing, impostor]揭露 (jiēlù)
(c) (Phot, = shot) 软(軟)片 (ruǎnpiàn)
⇒ a camera capable of taking a hundred exposures能拍100张照片的照相机
(c/u) (= amount of light) 曝光量 (bàoguāngliàng)
to die from or of exposure (Med) 死于(於)冻(凍)馁(餒) (sǐ yú dòngněi)
1 (noun)
Definition
the state of being exposed to, or lacking protection from, something
Exposure to music at a young age inspired her to become a conductor.
Synonyms
vulnerability
subjection
susceptibility
his increased susceptibility to infections
laying open
2 (noun)
Definition
the harmful effect on a person's body caused by lack of shelter from the weather, esp. the cold
Two people died of exposure in Chicago overnight.
Synonyms
hypothermia
frostbite
extreme cold
intense cold
3 (noun)
Definition
the revealing of the truth about someone or something, esp. when it is shocking or scandalous
the exposure of Anthony Blunt as a former Soviet spy
Synonyms
revelation
revelations about his private life
exposé
The movie is an exposé of prison conditions in the South.
uncovering
disclosure
The disclosure of her latest endeavour was badly-timed.
airing
The subject of money rarely gets an airing.
manifestation
detection
These criminals are sophisticated enough to avoid detection.
divulging
denunciation
unmasking
divulgence
4 (noun)
Definition
appearance before the public, as on television
The candidates have been getting a lot of exposure on TV.
Synonyms
publicity
Much advance publicity was given to the talks.
promotion
The company spent a lot of money on advertising and promotion.
attention
advertising
money from advertising and sponsorship
plugging (informal)
propaganda
He dismissed these reports as mere political propaganda.
hype
There was a lot of hype before the film came out.
pushing
media hype
5 (noun)
exposure of the skin to sunlight
Synonyms
uncovering
showing
a private showing of the hit film
display
an outward display of affection
exhibition
an exhibition of expressionist art
baring
revelation
the revelation of the much anticipated news
presentation
a business presentation
unveiling
manifestation
the manifestation of grief
6 (noun)
Definition
the state of being exposed to, or lacking protection from, something
Repeated exposure to the music reveals its hidden depths.
Synonyms
contact
She'd built up a number of business contacts over the years.
experience
He lacks experience of international rugby.
awareness
acquaintance
He becomes involved in a real murder mystery through his acquaintance with a police officer.
familiarity
The enemy would always have the advantage of familiarity with the rugged terrain.
7 (noun)
Synonyms
position
He usually takes a moderate position.
setting
The house is in a lovely setting in the hills.
view
The view from our window was one of beautiful countryside.
aspect
The house has a south-west aspect.
location
the city's newest luxury hotel has a beautiful location.
outlook
The house has an expansive southern outlook over the valley.
frontage
Additional synonyms
in the sense of acquaintance
Definition
slight knowledge of a person or subject
He becomes involved in a real murder mystery through his acquaintance with a police officer.