exposure

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Pronunciation [edit]

  • (US) IPA: /ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/
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Noun [edit]

exposure (countable and uncountable; plural exposures)

  1. (uncountable) The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.
    Limit your exposure to harsh chemicals.
    Get as much exposure to a new language as you can.
  2. (countable, uncountable) That part which is facing or exposed to something, e.g. the sun, weather, sky, or a view.
    They rented a cabin with a beautiful southern exposure.
  3. (uncountable) Lack of protection from weather or the elements.
    The vagrant died of exposure.
    • 1993, Paul Chadwick, The Ugly Boy, Dark Horse Books
      As all of you know, a great tragedy occurred yesterday. Arthur Harcourt died of exposure sometimes in the morning in the woods off Mount Tom Road.
  4. (photography) An instance of taking a photograph.
  5. (photography) The piece of film exposed to light.
  6. (photography) Details of the time and f-number used.
  7. (horticulture) The amount of sun, wind etc. experienced by a particular site.

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