exposure
/ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/
Meanings
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Noun
The act of laying bare or uncovering something, making it visible or known.
- "The journalist's article resulted in the exposure of a major corruption scandal."
- "The whistleblower's testimony led to the exposure of the company's illegal practices."
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Noun
The state of being under the influence or observation of others.
- "Being in the limelight can be both exhilarating and exposing."
- "The shy student was uncomfortable with the exposure in front of the class."
Pronunciation
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/ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with exposureposures , exposures , closures
Variants
List of all variants of exposure that leads to same resultexposure , exposures , exposure meter , exposure meters , indecent exposure , indecent exposures , pre-exposure , preexposure , pre-exposure prophylaxes , pre-exposure prophylaxis , preexposure prophylaxes , preexposure prophylaxis , time exposure , time exposures , re-expose , re-exposed , re-exposes , re-exposing , re-exposure , re-exposures , reexpose , reexposed , reexposes , reexposing , reexposure , reexposures
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).exposes, exposed, exposing
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French 'exposer', meaning 'to expose, lay bare'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'exposure' can also refer to the duration of time a photographic film or digital sensor is exposed to light.
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In the context of music, 'exposure' can refer to the amount of airplay a song receives on the radio.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Vulnerability: Exposure and vulnerability are closely related concepts, as being exposed often implies being open to harm or danger.
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Transparency: Exposure also relates to transparency, as laying bare or making something visible is a key aspect of both concepts.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Exposure has been used extensively in literature and art, symbolizing vulnerability, truth, and revelation. In photography, an exposure refers to the total amount of light that reaches the film or digital sensor.
How to Memorize "exposure"
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visualize
- Visualize a scene where something is being uncovered or revealed, such as a detective finding a hidden document or a plant growing in the sun.
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associate
- Associate the word 'exposure' with words like 'revelation', 'vulnerability', and 'transparency'.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'REVEAL': 'R'eveal, 'E'xpose, 'V'ulnerable, 'E'veryone, 'A'cts, 'L'aying bare.
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