Pronunciation

/ɪkˈspəʊʒə(r)/

Definitions

• Noun: (n) The condition of being exposed to something, typically an external influence or a risk. It can also refer to the act of making something visible, known, or revealed. For example: “The plant requires plenty of sunlight exposure.”

  • In photography, it refers to the amount of light allowed to fall on a photographic film or sensor, determining the brightness and darkness of the image.
  • In finance, it denotes the degree to which an entity is susceptible to financial loss, e.g., “Their investments have high credit risk exposure.”

• Verb: (v) To expose something or someone to a particular thing, situation, or condition. For example: “The experiment exposed the plants to different levels of light.”

Phrases

• “Expose oneself to”: To put oneself in a position where one might experience or be affected by something, often negatively. Example: “Don’t expose yourself to the harsh sun without sunscreen.”
• “Exposure therapy”: A type of psychological treatment that involves gradually exposing a person to anxiety-producing stimuli to overcome fear or phobia.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The hiker was suffering from hypothermia after prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures.”
• Verb: “The journalist exposed corruption within the local government through her investigative reports.”

Synonyms

• Noun: Uncovering, revelation, disclosure, presentation, visibility, vulnerability, hazard, danger
• Verb: Uncover, reveal, disclose, show, display, lay bare, bring to light, divulge, exhibit