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exposure Definition

ex·po·sure (ek spō′z̸hər, ik-)

noun

  1. an exposing or being exposed; specif., a being exposed to harsh weather conditions without protection
  2. a location, as of a house, in relation to the sun, winds, etc. an eastern exposure
  3. appearance, esp. frequent appearance, before the public, as in the theater, on radio and TV, etc.
  4. Photog.
    1. the subjection of a sensitized film or plate to the action of light rays, X-rays, etc.
    2. a sensitized surface or section of a film for making one picture
    3. the time during which such a surface or film is exposed

Etymology: expos(e) + -ure

exposure Synonyms

exposure

n.

  1. The act of subjecting to outside influences

    disclosure, betrayal, uncovering, baring, unfolding, display, exhibition, laying open, unmasking, presentation, publication, airing, publicizing, publicity, showing, appearance, expression, revelation, confession, unveiling, acknowledgment, exposé, leak, giveaway, bombshell*, show-up*, outing*. *

    Antonyms protection*, concealment*, secrecy. *

  2. The condition or result of exposure, as to the elements

    vulnerability, susceptibility, endangerment, weathering, frostbite, hypothermia, heat prostration, sunstroke, heatstroke; see also danger, illness 1.

exposure Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • minimize: Taxation Our tax specialists provide guidance which enables clients to minimize exposure to unnecessary tax burdens.
  • reduce: The most direct way for humans to reduce dietary exposure to dioxins, the report finds, is to reduce consumption of animal fat.
  • avoid: Recommend lifestyle measures: Keep whole body warm; avoid exposure to cold; consider using portable heating aids in cold weather.
  • gain: Register your CV to gain exposure to the UK's most active Engineering Industry Recruiters.

Adjective modifier

  • prolonged: This is thought to result from prolonged exposure to carcinogens in food.
  • dietary: The most direct way for humans to reduce dietary exposure to dioxins, the report finds, is to reduce consumption of animal fat.
  • occupational: In our population 62 % of cases could be attributed to occupational asbestos exposure.
  • repeated: Many injuries result from repeated exposure to manual handling operations.
  • indecent: You tell Sier: Try it and I'll get you arrested for indecent exposure, mass panic, and traumatizing innocent people.
  • excessive: SYMPTOMS OF HEARING DAMAGE Hearing damage from excessive noise exposure is not always permanent.

Modifies a noun

  • draft: An IASB exposure draft for Phase I is expected in the first quarter of 2003 with a final standard in 2004.
  • compensation: For the exposure compensation setting, I have found that +0.5 to +1 stops seems to work best for my set-up.
  • meter: But the rock was found to be non-reflective and readings on exposure meters varied little, and were unhelpful.
  • limit: Employers must meet the exposure limits set for any substance used in the workplace.

Noun used with modifier

  • asbestos: New Lords ruling could put asbestos claims at risk Workers who develop cancer from asbestos exposure will have to fight harder to prove liability.
  • radiation: This makes up 50 % of our total radiation exposure from all sources.
  • sun: Also, in the long term, sun exposure is known to increase the risk of skin cancer.
  • noise: Depending on the levels of noise exposure, your employer must; What do I have to do?
  • mercury: Q. Could recent mercury exposure affect the developing fetus?
  • currency: Foreign Currency We have no significant foreign currency exposure.
exposure Quotes

There is an unseemly exposure of mind, as well as of the body.

—Hazlitt,William