exposure

/ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
noun
  1. The state of being in a situation where something harmful or unpleasant can affect you, or the act of being subjected to something.
    • Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause skin damage.
    • Workers must wear protective gear to limit exposure to chemicals.
    • The child's exposure to violence at home was a serious concern.
  2. The condition of being made known or revealed, especially something hidden or secret.
    • The exposure of the scandal led to several resignations.
    • The journalist's report resulted in the exposure of illegal activities.
    • The exposure of the fraud saved many people from losing their money.
  3. The amount of public attention or notice that someone or something receives.
    • The movie's exposure at international festivals helped it win awards.
    • Social media can give small businesses a lot of exposure.
    • The young artist gained valuable exposure by exhibiting at the gallery.
  4. The length of time that light is allowed to reach the film or sensor in a camera when taking a photograph.
    • She adjusted the camera's exposure to capture the sunset properly.
    • The photographer used a short exposure to freeze the action.
    • A long exposure can create beautiful blur effects in night photography.
  5. The direction in which a building or window faces, affecting how much sunlight it receives.
    • The house has a southern exposure, so it gets plenty of sunlight.
    • They chose a room with a northern exposure for the art studio.
    • The apartment's eastern exposure makes it bright in the morning.
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