exposure

noun

UK /ɪkˈspəʊʒə(r)/

Word Forms

singular	exposure
plural	exposures

1
countable/uncountable the state of being put into a situation in which something harmful or dangerous might affect you
radiation exposure
exposure to:
Even a small amount of exposure to the midday sun can cause burning.
Synonyms and related words
Risks, threats and dangers
risk
hazard
menace
2
countable/uncountable the act of making something publicly known because you believe that it is wrong or illegal
exposure of:
a journalist famous for his exposure of corruption within the government
Synonyms and related words
Giving information to the police or other authorities
blow the whistle
blow the whistle (on someone/something)
confession
3
uncountable things that are written or said about a person, product, event etc that make them well known
Both candidates are getting a lot of exposure in the press.
Synonyms and related words
Fame and renown
fame
renown
celebrity
4
uncountable the harmful effect of very cold weather on your body
Two of the climbers died of exposure.
Synonyms and related words
Specific medical conditions
acidity
acne
ADD
5
countable/uncountable the act of allowing something that was covered or hidden to be seen
the exposure of the old carvings
Synonyms and related words
To remove a cover from something
uncover
strip away
strip
6
countable/uncountable the act of providing someone with the opportunity to experience new ideas, activities etc
exposure to:
the children’s exposure to new ideas
Synonyms and related words
General words for teaching
teaching
education
training
7
singular the direction in which a room, building, hill etc faces
a southern exposure
Synonyms and related words
General words for the position or direction of an object
geo-
position
direction
8
countable the amount of film used for taking one photograph
Synonyms and related words
Cameras and photographic equipment
analogue camera
aperture
body camera
1. 8a
  countable/uncountable the amount of time that you allow light to reach the film in a camera when taking a photograph
  Synonyms and related words
  Cameras and photographic equipment
  analogue camera
  aperture
  body camera

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