exposure
exposure Lexical Profile
exposure Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The state of having no protection from something harmful, such as severe weather, radiation, or infectious disease.
"Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation can significantly increase the risk of skin damage."
The experience of coming into contact with a new environment, subject, or cultural practice, OR the degree of public attention and media visibility received by a person or product.
"Early exposure to classical music inspired her to study the cello, and her recent television appearance gave the orchestra nationwide exposure."
The revelation of an identity, secret, or unethical behavior, especially something that was previously concealed.
"The investigative journalist's report led to the public exposure of widespread corporate corruption."
In photography, the act of exposing a light-sensitive film or digital sensor to light, the quantity of light reaching the sensor, or an individual photograph taken.
"The wildlife photographer used a long exposure to capture the silky movement of the waterfall at dusk."
In finance, the total amount of money that an investor, lender, or insurer stands to lose if an investment fails or a borrower defaults.
"The bank decided to reduce its financial exposure to volatile emerging markets before the end of the quarter."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early 17th century from the verb 'expose' and the noun suffix '-ure', modeled on words such as 'closure' and 'composure'. The root verb derives via Old French from Latin 'exponere', meaning 'to set forth or lay open'.