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Exposure is defined as the state of being in contact with something or is defined as a condition that can develop from being subject to bad weather.

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When someone introduces you to theatre, this is an example of a situation where you receive exposure to theatre.
When you are outside for too long in the winter and get sick, this is an example of exposure.

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See exposure in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an exposing or being exposed; specif., a being exposed to harsh weather conditions without protection
a location, as of a house, in relation to the sun, winds, etc.: an eastern exposure
appearance, esp. frequent appearance, before the public, as in the theater, on radio and TV, etc.
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

Origin: expos(e) + -ure

See exposure in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act or an instance of exposing, as:
a. An act of subjecting or an instance of being subjected to an action or an influence: their first exposure to big city life.
b. Appearance in public or in the mass media: an actor with much recent exposure in television.
c. Revelation, especially of crime or guilt: exposure of graft in county government.
d. The act of presenting a body part, especially the genitals, to view: indecent exposure.
The condition of being exposed, especially to severe weather or other forces of nature: was hospitalized for the effects of exposure.
A position in relation to climatic or weather conditions or points of the compass: Our house has a southern exposure.
a. The act of exposing sensitized photographic film or plate.
b. A photographic plate or a piece of film so exposed.
c. The amount of radiant energy needed to expose a photographic film.

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