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noun

the act of exposing.

the fact or state of being exposed.

disclosure, as of something private or secret: the exposure of their invasion plans.

an act or instance of revealing or unmasking, as an impostor, crime, or fraud: the exposure of graft and corruption.

presentation to view, especially in an open or public manner: His exposure of his anger shocked the company.

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a laying open or subjecting to the action or influence of something: exposure to the measles; The exposure of his theories to ridicule destroyed his self-confidence.

the condition of being exposed without protection to the effects of harsh weather, especially the cold: to suffer from exposure.

Photography.

the act of presenting a photosensitive surface to rays of light.

the total amount of light received by a photosensitive surface or an area of such a surface, expressed as the product of the degree of illumination and the period of illumination.

the image resulting from the effects of light rays on a photosensitive surface.

situation with regard to sunlight or wind; aspect: a southern exposure.

10.

a putting out or deserting, especially of a child, without shelter or protection; abandonment.

11.

something exposed, as to view; an exposed surface: exposures of rock.

12.

public appearance, especially on the mass media.

13.

a prominent, often overextended position or commitment, as in investment, that is considered precarious and risky: The bank was nervous about its exposure in Iran.

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Origin:
1595–1605; expose + -ure

Related forms

non·ex·po·sure, noun

post·ex·po·sure, adjective

re·ex·po·sure, noun

self-ex·po·sure, noun

sem·i·ex·po·sure, noun

Synonyms
3. divulgement, revelation, exposé. 5. display.

Antonyms
1. concealment.

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Exposure is always a great word to know.

So is composite print. Does it mean:

a print with picture and sound placed side by side on the same strand of film after all postproduction work on picture and sound has been completed

an early type of motion-picture projector in which photographs were placed within a rotating disk and viewed in quick succession

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So far, there is no evidence that exposure to any of these gadgets causes long-term developmental problems, experts say.

Specifically, white scientists have much better exposure to mentoring and more opportunities for research collaboration.

The more they spread themselves operationally, the more natural hedges reduce their exposure to big currency swings.

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So far, there is no evidence that exposure to any of these gadgets causes long-term developmental problems, experts say.

Specifically, white scientists have much better exposure to mentoring and more opportunities for research collaboration.

The more they spread themselves operationally, the more natural hedges reduce their exposure to big currency swings.

In this three-hour exposure during a full moon, the two brightest stars in the sky are described as arcing lines.

Depending on what the exposure is, you could have different symptoms and disease states.

Because the photos are taken at night, proper exposure relies on flashlight-toting volunteers to provide lighting.

Orient your bed north-south for maximum sun exposure.

Getting the right exposure for your pictures used to be the single trickiest part of taking photographs with a film camera.

Radiation sickness is illness and symptoms resulting from excessive exposure to ionizing radiation.

Exposure to college, according to higher-education researchers, is an impetus for college participation.

Rich-world investors have been keen on exposure to emerging markets because of low yields at home.

Freckles are deposits of melanin that develop on the skin, especially after sun exposure.

Sun exposure has always been considered the driving force behind rising rates of melanoma.

Studies have shown that exposure to sarcasm enhances creative problem solving, for instance.

The house faces southwest for maximum exposure to the sun and features parallel indoor-outdoor dining and living rooms.

The hypnotic image you see above is the result of a six-month exposure.

Long-term exposure to concentrated smog significantly raises the risk of dying from lung disease, a new study shows.

Higher education's current rush to exposure has both startled and dismayed me.

Many die from explosions and falls, not to mention long-term disease from exposure to toxic substances.

Muslyumovo's residents were kept in the dark for decades about their exposure to deadly radioactive materials.

Exposure to estrogen puts fish at greater risk of disease and premature death, according to a new federal study.

Synchronized hatching may minimize the nest's exposure to predators.

Indoors, give southern exposure add to my plant list.

Long exposure times increase the chance you'll blur the shot, whether through the subject's movement or yours.

My first exposure to the for-profit sector came two years ago.

Aim to take one underexposed image, one overexposed image, and one right in the middle at the correct exposure for the situation.

Researchers have long known that repeated exposure to lead-containing substances can have deleterious effects on the body.

The cause of this is probably early exposure to terror.

Prolonged exposure to freezing weather is more damaging than a brief plunge in temperature.

The camera will also use this information to weight color balance and exposure.

The bottom line is that students who speak out or organize in any way risk serious exposure.

Negative health effects from exposure to chemicals are a growing concern.

Repeated sun exposure greatly increases skin wrinkling and may even lead to skin cancers.

The exposure time can be more than two hours, depending on the building's size.

We should move it to a southern exposure bed where it would do much better.

Heavy metals can be inhaled or ingested, and prolonged exposure causes acute toxicity.

Such exposure helps make the research process less mysterious and more accessible.

The photographer's time-lapse exposure captures magma flying through fissures in the dome's thin crust.

My own purpose here is to focus on the dangers of a high level of capsaicin exposure.

Exposure to light only causes fading and the yellowing of the paper.

In intensely hot regions, plant only on walls with northern or eastern exposure add to my plant list.

The objective of any search is to give candidates wide exposure to people on your campus, in formal and informal settings.

Children's mental development can be impaired by low-level exposure to lead.

The article is concerned with high level mercury exposure.

The other group of quolls had no exposure to cane toads.

Paint the interior of each box with roofing tar, which will protect the plywood over long-term exposure to damp soil.

Herzog, concluded that exposure to racial and ethnic diversity does not appear to aid the cognitive growth of college freshmen.

Their occupational health standards are not as stringent as ours, and so there was a much higher exposure in that population.

Elephants show investigative behavior on the first day of mirror exposure.

Radiation exposure is typically measured in millirems.

After all, it has already changed drastically since it was first constructed because of exposure to the elements.

Diamonds can be made green through exposure to radiation.

Great contrast and composition, enhanced by the right exposure.

Flawless exposure and haunting expression on the child's face.

Repeated exposure of an infant to a food often leads to eventual acceptance, the researchers note.

Northern exposure has never appealed to me as much as southern light.

Rainier provides a backdrop that appears to be a double exposure.

Regular freeze-thaw cycles and exposure to the elements have been gradually destroying the tracks.

Good teaching and exposure to students from diverse backgrounds are some of the strongest predictors of whether freshmen.

The cause seems to be exposure to testosterone, which is also known to make people aggressive.

By looking at gene activity, researchers hope to develop a quick test for diagnosing harmful radiation exposure.

Recent studies questioned if early exposure limited peanut allergy or increased the risk of developing.

Currently, the exposure of the fund's investors to cat bonds is small and part of a broader portfolio.

The carrion-eating birds have been on the decline due to exposure to a common.

Exposure to the chemicals in everyday objects poses a hidden health threat.

One may derive from, say, an environmental exposure and the other from an inherited gene mutation.

As a result, investors will end up having their biggest exposure to a company when its value has reached its peak.

Purchasing green clothing reduces toxic chemical and dye exposure while lessening a family's carbon footprint.

Exposure tweaks are done by you, from the camera itself, controlling an almost limitless number of speedlights.

Start-ups often yearn for media exposure more than anything else.

About half of the exposure is to sovereign risks, and the other half to banks.

Exposure to moisture, air and the elements enhance that.

Even the slightest exposure to the legume--perhaps from a poorly washed knife or a kiss from a.

The camera also insists on setting exposure for you.

Heavy exposure to radiation is a significant risk factor for breast cancer.

Greek banks have little direct exposure to the subprime-related instruments that have tripped up sophisticates in other markets.

The agency is also urging consumers to reduce their exposure to the chemical until further studies are completed.

If dioxin and ionizing radiation cause cancer, then it stands to reason that less exposure to them should improve public health.

In colder-winter areas, choose a protected southern exposure and set bulbs slightly below ground level.

The workaround in this case was to use exposure lock.

Managers say that this justifies more exposure to equities since investors need some protection against inflation.

Bats that received no artificial magnetic exposure took off southward, easily finding their way home.

And stick to organic cereals to decrease exposure to harmful chemicals in your food.

Researchers are testing a small, ear-mounted meter to help gauge exposure to light.

Publishers hope the milestone will bring exposure to the e-book industry.

Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure.

Exposure to lead in childhood has been linked to aggression and criminal behaviour in adults.

Even the smallest amount of exposure to the element is toxic.

For bands, radio exposure has never been the end result.

Giving conference papers and writing book chapters will also give you the exposure you need to establish yourself as a player.

Merger-arbitrage funds benefit from lower exposure to volatile equity markets than many of their peers.

Scientists have long known that human skin color varies with the amount of exposure to the sun's ultraviolet.

The results can range from a barely noticeable exposure shift to highly surreal landscapes filled with deep, rich color.

Bossart said that ongoing work has shown a link between brevetoxin exposure and weakened immune systems in laboratory rats.

Besides infection from unsterile needles, exposure to mercury and other heavy metals is a risk to consider when getting a tattoo.

And anyone can agree that exposure to other peoples is an education itself.

People who have placed a cicada wing on their skin prior to exposure to the sun have noticed that they do not tan under the wing.

If you do get some exposure to radioactive elements, take a shower and wash them off immediately.

It also reflects divergent worldviews and exposure to the same.

Added to the endangered list when exposure to pesticides shrank their numbers, brown pelican populations are rebounding.

Direct exposure to coal ash is certainly not lethal as this article demonstrates.

Perhaps attorneys receive the enhanced ranking due to the profession's public exposure on television.

Plant species vary with the soil conditions, temperature, and exposure in valleys.

They found that the drug only worked if injected within an hour prior to exposure to high levels of radiation.

Participation in state-wide planning efforts gave me excellent exposure and knowledge.

Research shows the best method for adults to achieve fluency in a foreign language is interactive exposure.

The exposure would prompt the body's immune system to raise its own disease-fighting antibodies to destroy the protein.

Burt founded the series after his early exposure to the nascent world of animal studies.

Exposure and hypothermia are probably the biggest killers of mountaineers.

But something happens after repeated exposure to drugs of abuse--whether heroin or cocaine, whiskey or speed.

By changing color, the chip reveals exposure to the specific substance.

Another issue that must be addressed is the huge amount of radiation exposure that occurs outside the atmosphere.

Agency officials say new uses could increase people's exposure through skin absorption or inhalation.

Moisture ups your exposure to the wind, so even a light breeze sucks out your body heat".

I'd imagine that monogamy proponents will jump on this as a way of reducing exposure as well.

Plus, his death occurred months after his initial exposure to the tomb.

The global population has likely built up some immunity from centuries of exposure to the pathogen.

Many other less priveleged children may not have had such exposure.

Grazing animals are known to orient themselves to minimize heat loss by wind or maximize their exposure to sunlight.

Pigments that turn caustic on exposure to light can fight cancer, blindness and heart disease.

Exposure to some compounds in plastic water bottles has been linked to cardiovascular disease and diabetes in humans.

Zoo officials have been able to determine the cub is female, and they'll be limiting public exposure while the cub develops.

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World English Dictionary

exposure (ɪkˈspəʊʒə)

—n
1.	the act of exposing or the condition of being exposed
2.	the position or outlook of a house, building, etc; aspect: the bedroom has a southern exposure
3.	lack of shelter from the weather, esp the cold: to die of exposure
4.	a surface that is exposed: an exposure of granite
5.	mountaineering See exposed the degree to which a climb, etc is exposed
6.	photog
	a. the act of exposing a photographic film or plate to light, X-rays, etc
	b. an area on a film or plate that has been exposed to light, etc
	c. (as modifier): exposure control
7.	photog
	a. the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate multiplied by the time for which it is exposed
	b. a combination of lens aperture and shutter speed used in taking a photograph: he used the wrong exposure
8.	appearance or presentation before the public, as in a theatre, on television, or in films
9.	See indecent exposure

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Word Origin & History

exposure

c.1600, "public exhibition," from expose (v.) + -ure. Sense of "situation with regard to sun or weather" is from 1660s.

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