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Definition of exposure - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mediapublicity or attention received by someone or something
- The artist gained exposure through social media.
2.
vulnerabilitycondition of being unprotected from harsh conditions
- The hikers suffered from exposure during the storm..
3.
financeTECH. risk of financial lossTECH.
- The company's exposure to market changes was high.
4.
disclosureact of revealing something hidden or secret
- The exposure of the scandal shocked everyone.
5.
photographyTECH. amount of light allowed in a cameraTECH.
- The exposure was too long, making the photo blurry.
6.
architectureposition or direction a building faces
- The house has a southern exposure.
7.
horticultureamount of sun or wind a site receives
- The garden's exposure affects plant growth.
Expressions with exposure
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receive public attention or visibility
The artist hopes to get exposure through the exhibition.
make something known or visible to many people
She wants to get exposure for her new book.
public attention gained when news or platforms cover someone or something
The charity got major media exposure after the television interview.
condition of being visible or known by the public
His public exposure increased after the media coverage.
chance of coming into contact with something harmful
Workers have a high risk of exposure to chemicals in the factory.
side of a building or land that faces south and gets sunlight
The apartment has a southern exposure, so the living room stays bright.
time or degree that skin or objects receive direct sunlight
Limit your sun exposure during the hottest hours of the day.
condition of being exposed to the wind
The wind exposure of the hilltop is significant.
act of exposing one's genitals in public
He was arrested for indecent exposure at the park..
photograph with two superimposed images
The gallery featured a stunning double exposure.
risk that changing exchange rates will affect money values or cash flows
The company hedged its currency exposure with forward contracts.
unplanned contact with a substance or condition that may harm health
The lab updated its rules to reduce accidental exposure to toxic chemicals.
long-term contact with a harmful agent that can affect health
Chronic exposure to asbestos increases the risk of lung disease.
camera setting that lets the user change image brightness from automatic level
He used exposure compensation to brighten the backlit portrait.
increased liking due to repeated exposure to something
The exposure effect made her like the song more.
device measuring light intensity for photography
The photographer used an exposure meter to set the camera.
length of time something is exposed to light or other radiation
A longer exposure time made the night sky appear much brighter.
chance or size of possible cash decrease
The hedge reduced our financial exposure to currency swings.
extent to which an investor is exposed to market risk
The fund manager reduced market exposure to minimize potential losses.
amount of loud sound someone experiences over time
Noise exposure at work can damage your hearing.
contact of a person or thing with a certain amount of radiation
Workers limited their radiation exposure by staying behind protective shields.
short period of contact with a harmful chemical, radiation, or hazard
Workers suffered acute exposure to fumes after the tank leak.
camera setting that adjusts exposure settings automatically
Her camera's automatic exposure feature made shooting in varying light simple..
total value exposed to when a borrower defaults
The bank calculated its exposure at default for the loan portfolio.
Origin of exposure
Latin, ex (out) + ponere (to place)
Terms with exposure included in their meaning
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cooking
cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame
risk
exposure to harm or injury
heat exposure
make one's hands warm by exposing to heat
limit exposure
limit the exposure of someone or something to danger
appearance
make skin darker from sun exposure
environment
exposure to fresh air for drying or ventilation
sun-faded
pale from exposure to sunlight or weather
nature
harm to skin or objects caused by strong or long sunlight exposure
medical
get red, painful skin after too much sun exposure
skin
mark on skin from sun exposure where skin is lighter
skin
causing skin to darken from sun exposure
natural drying
dry something by exposure to air without artificial heat
hair
become dry by exposure to air
exposure
partially clothed with some body exposed
sun exposure
time spent in sunlight for tanning or health
literal
lacking sunlight or direct sun exposure
tanning
get a tan from sun exposure
skin
tanned or darkened from sun exposure
tanning
tan or darken skin by exposure to the sun
skin
darkening of skin from sun exposure
skin mark
flat brown or black spot on skin from sun exposure
refreshed
freshened by exposure to air
media
unfavorable public exposure affecting reputation
sun
related to sunbathing or exposure to sunlight
Examples of exposure in a sentence
Her blog post gave the issue much-needed exposure. They built a shelter to avoid exposure during the night. Prolonged exposure to the elements can be deadly. Investors are concerned about their exposure to currency fluctuations. The bank reduced its exposure to risky loans. The exposure of the truth was inevitable.
Media exposure revealed the company's secrets. Adjust the exposure to capture the sunset perfectly. The camera's exposure settings were off for the portrait. The building's exposure maximizes natural light. Architects consider exposure when designing homes. Choose a sheltered exposure for the young seedlings. The vineyard's southern exposure keeps the vines warm.
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- French:visibilité, vulnérabilité, ...
- German:Aufmerksamkeit, Exposition, ...
- Italian:visibilità, esposizione, ...
- Spanish:exposición, riesgo financiero, ...
- Portuguese:exposição, revelação, ...
- Chinese:曝光, 暴露, ...
- Japanese:露出, 曝露, ...
- Arabic:تغطية إعلامية, التَّعَرُّض, ...
- Hebrew:חֲשִׂיפָה, חֲשִׂיפָה, ...
- Russian:известность, воздействие, ...
- Ukrainian:визнання, переохолодження, ...
- Hindi:प्रचार, कठोर मौसम के प्रति असुरक्षित अवस्था, ...
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