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   ex·po·sure

   /ikˈspōZHər/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being exposed to contact with something: "the dangers posed by exposure to asbestos" Similar subjectionsubmissionvulnerabilitylaying openOpposite protection from
   • ▪ a physical condition resulting from being outside in severe weather conditions without adequate protection: "he died of exposure at 8,000 feet" Similar frostbitecoldhypothermia
   • ▪ experience of something: "his exposure to the banking system" Similar introductionpresentationexperience ofcontact withfamiliarity withconversance/conversancy withacquaintance withawareness ofinsight into
   • ▪ the action of placing oneself at risk of financial losses, e.g., through making loans, granting credit, or underwriting insurance: "New Delhi increased its exposure to hard loans"
   • 2. 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" Similar uncoveringrevelationshowingdisplayexhibitiondisclosuremanifestationunveilingunmaskingdiscoveryunearthingrooting outdivulgencedenunciationcondemnationdetectionbetrayalexposépublicationpublishing
   • ▪ the publicizing of information or an event: "scientific findings receive regular exposure in the media" Similar publicitypublicizingadvertisingadvertisementpublic attentionpublic noticepublic interestthe public eyemedia interest/attentionthe limelightdisseminationbroadcastingairinginformal:hype
   • 3. the action of exposing a photographic film to light or other radiation: "a camera that would give a picture immediately after exposure"
   • ▪ the quantity of light or other radiation reaching a photographic film, as determined by shutter speed and lens aperture: "an exposure of 0.5 seconds at f/5.6"
   • 4. the direction in which a building faces; an outlook: "the exposure is perfect—a gentle slope to the southwest" Similar outlookaspectviewfrontagedirectionpositionsettinglocation

   Word Origin early 17th century: from expose, on the pattern of words such as enclosure.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXPOSURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Exposure has different meanings in different contexts, such as experience, harm, opportunity, public attention, direction, photography, and finance. Learn the nuances and usage of exposure with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEXPOSURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXPOSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of expose as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, related words, and usage examples. Find out how to use expose in different contexts, such as uncovering, harming, or making public something.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of exposure – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Exposure is a noun that means a situation in which someone experiences something or is affected by it, or a situation in which something bad is made public. Learn more about the different meanings and uses of exposure with examples and translations.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEXPOSURE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › exposureEXPOSURE - 31 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Find 31 words and phrases related to exposure, such as disclosure, divulging, or outlook, and their opposites, such as hiding, concealment, or cover. Learn the definition and usage of exposure and its synonyms and antonyms.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › pronunciation › englishEXPOSURE | Pronunciation in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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10. dictionary.cambridge.org › ja › dictionaryEXPOSURE | 意味, Cambridge 英語辞書での定義

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    EXPOSURE 意味, 定義, EXPOSURE は何か: 1. the fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in a particular….

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXPOSED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    Exposed means having no protection from bad weather, being easily harmed or influenced, or being uncovered. Learn more about the different meanings and uses of exposed with examples and synonyms.