Exposure

/ɛkspˈə‍ʊʒɐ/

/ɪkˈspoʊʒɝ/

[noun]

Exposure

[NOUN]

the state of being open to harm or risk as a result of lacking adequate safety or preventative measures

the act of introducing someone to a particular environment or situation that can shape their perception, understanding, or behavior

aspect resulting from the direction a building or window faces

the disclosure of something secret

abandoning without shelter or protection (as by leaving an infant out in the open)

the amount of light that enters a camera's sensor when taking a photograph, which is determined by the combination of three factors: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity

presentation to view in an open or public manner

a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

synonyms : photo

photograph

pic

picture

the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate

the state of being vulnerable or exposed

synonyms : vulnerability

a serious medical condition caused by being out in extreme cold for very long without protection to the effects of harsh weather

Examples

1. The experiment found that exposure to sunlight can boost vitamin D levels in the body.

2. The doctor advised wearing protective clothing to minimize exposure to harmful radiation during the X-ray procedure.

3. In the past, people sometimes attributed eccentric behavior to being as mad as a hatter, unaware of the toxic effects of mercury exposure.

4. Exposure breeds tolerance.