the act of exposing, laying open, or uncovering: the sudden exposure of objects that were hidden under the blanket.
the fact or state of being exposed: A bandage will avoid exposure of the wound.
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.
indecent exposure: The suspect was arrested for exposure in public.
a laying open or subjecting to the action or influence of something: The exposure of his theories to ridicule destroyed his self-confidence.
the condition of being exposed to danger, harm, etc.: exposure to toxic mold;exposure to a deadly disease.
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.
a putting out or deserting, especially of a child, without shelter or protection; abandonment.
something exposed, as to view; an exposed surface: exposures of rock.
public appearance, notice, attention, mention, or discussion, especially in the media: great ways to gain exposure for your products on TV and on the internet.
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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Why “Exposure” Was Our 2014 Word Of The YearIn 2014, the Ebola virus, widespread theft of personal information, and shocking acts of violence and brutality dominated the news. Vulnerability and visibility were at the core of the year’s most notable headlines. Encapsulating those themes, Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year for 2014 is exposure. The word exposure entered English in the early 1600s to refer to a state of being without shelter or protection. …