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exposure

ex·po·sure

exposure

 
 
pronunciation:
ihk spo zhr
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act or process of exposing.
definition 2: a revealing, as of a secret, private, or illicit matter.
The news reporter won an award for his exposure of corruption in the state government.
definition 3: the condition of being open or subjected to the forces of nature.
The climber was suffering from exposure.
antonyms:
shelter
definition 4: contact with something, such as a chemical or pathogen, that may cause physical harm or illness.
She wore gloves to protect herself against exposure to the chemicals in the solvent.The former workman suffered from prolonged exposure to asbestos.The nurse wore a mask to guard against exposure to the virus.
definition 5: opportunities to experience or come face to face with new things, ideas, or people.
Living abroad gave their children exposure to other cultures.Exposure to real language as spoken by native speakers is essential for developing conversational skills.He'd had little exposure before now to people who held views that were so different from his.
definition 6: the act of exposing photographic film to light, or the duration of such exposing.
Your pictures will come out well if you use the right exposure.
definition 7: placement or location in reference to sun, wind, or compass direction.
The porch has a northern exposure.
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