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Definition of overexposure

overexposure

/ˌoʊvərɪkˈspoʊʒər/
o · ver · ex · po · sure

Plural:overexposures
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Adjective:overexposed
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overexposure Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or condition of being exposed to an excessive or harmful amount of something, such as sunlight, cold, radiation, or a toxic substance.

Example

"Wearing broad-spectrum sunscreen is essential to prevent skin damage caused by overexposure to ultraviolet rays."


2

Excessive visibility or coverage in the public eye or media, often to the point of causing audience fatigue or diminishing appeal.

Example

"The actor decided to take a year-long hiatus from the film industry to avoid media overexposure."


3

In photography and cinematography, the act of exposing film or a digital image sensor to too much light, resulting in a washed-out image with lost highlight detail.

Example

"Adjusting the shutter speed to a faster setting helped the photographer correct the overexposure in the bright midday sun."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overexposure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overexposure
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