exposure
Pluralexposures (some meanings)
- 1The state of being open, uncovered, or not protected from something.
Like a turtle out of its shell, with nothing to keep it safe.
The open gate left the yard in full exposure to stray dogs.
Her exposure on the bare hilltop made her an easy target.
Similarvulnerability
Oppositeprotection, shelter
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- 2Not being protected from cold, rain, or other bad weather.
Like being out in a storm with no umbrella or roof to keep you safe.
The lost hiker nearly died from exposure during the freezing night.
Without a coat, the children suffered from exposure on the long walk home.
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- 3The act of showing or telling people about something hidden or wrong.
Like turning on a light in a dark room so everyone can see what was hidden.
The reporter's exposure of the cheating shocked the whole town.
His exposure as a liar ended the politician's career.
Similarrevelation, disclosure, unmasking, uncovering
Oppositeconcealment
- 4The risk of losing money on something, like a loan or investment.
Like betting money on a game: the more you put in, the more you could lose.
The bank reduced its exposure by selling the risky loans.
Investors worried about their exposure when the market fell.
Similarvulnerability, risk
- 5The direction a place faces, such as toward the sun or a view.
Like which way a sunflower turns: it faces the side that gets the most light.
The bedroom has a southern exposure, so it stays warm and bright.
We chose the cabin for its lovely exposure toward the lake.
Similaraspect, orientation
- 6One single photograph taken when the camera shutter opens.
Like one press of a button that catches a single moment forever.
She had only one exposure left on the roll of film.
The photographer made a quick exposure before the bird flew away.
Similarshot, frame, photograph, picture
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- 7The amount of sun and wind that a place gets.
Like how a spot near a window gets more light than a dark corner.
The windy exposure of the hilltop makes it hard to grow tall plants.
This corner of the garden has too much exposure for shade-loving ferns.
Similaraspect
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- 8The camera settings for how long and how wide the lens opens.
Like the recipe for a photo: how long and how much light to let in.
He wrote down the exposure for each photo in his notebook.
She checked the exposure before taking the shot indoors.
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Origin
It comes from the word "expose" plus the ending "-ure".