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- DictionaryEx·po·sure/ikˈspōZHər/
noun
- 1. the state of being exposed to contact with something: "the dangers posed by exposure to asbestos"
- 2. the revelation of an identity or fact, especially one that is concealed or likely to arouse disapproval: "she took her life for fear of exposure as a spy"
to something harmful. [uncountable, countable] exposure (to something) the state of being in a place or situation where there is no protection from something harmful or unpleasant. prolonged exposure to harmful radiation. At high exposures, the chemical can affect the liver and kidneys.
Definitions of exposure. noun. the state of being vulnerable or exposed. “his exposure to ridicule”. synonyms: vulnerability. see more. noun. vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain. “" exposure to the weather" or "they died from exposure”.
1. 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.
4 days ago · 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.
a situation in which someone experiences something or is affected by it because they are in a particular situation or place: There is a risk of exposure to radiation. Many young children now have exposure to computers in the home. exposure noun (MAKING PUBLIC) a situation in which something bad that you have done is made public:
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.
noun. /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/ to something harmful. [uncountable] exposure (to something) the state of being in a place or situation where there is no protection from something harmful or unpleasant prolonged exposure to harmful radiation (finance) the company's exposure on the foreign exchange markets (= to the risk of experiencing financial losses)
