Exposure: meaning, definitions and examples

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exposure

 

[ ษชkหˆspษ™สŠส’ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in photography

The amount of light or other radiation reaching a photographic film, as determined by shutter speed, lens aperture, and light sensitivity.

Synonyms

brightness, illumination, lighting

Examples of usage

  • The correct exposure is crucial for capturing a well-balanced photograph.
  • Adjusting the exposure settings can help improve the quality of the image.
Context #2 | Noun

in a negative sense

The state of being exposed to harm, danger, or unpleasant conditions.

Synonyms

risk, susceptibility, vulnerability

Examples of usage

  • Long-term exposure to loud noise can damage hearing.
  • Prolonged exposure to the sun without protection can lead to sunburn.
Context #3 | Noun

in a social context

The state of being subjected to attention or public scrutiny, especially through media coverage.

Synonyms

attention, coverage, publicity

Examples of usage

  • The celebrity's exposure in the tabloids attracted a lot of gossip.
  • The politician's exposure in the press led to public criticism.

Translations

Translations of the word "exposure" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exposiรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคญเคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Belichtung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paparan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฟะปะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ekspozycja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œฒๅ‡บ (ใ‚ใ—ใ‚…ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exposition

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exposiciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maruz kalma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ์ถœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุฑุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ expozice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ expozรญcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆšด้œฒ (bร olรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izpostavljenost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtsetning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัะตั€ ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™ruz qalma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exposiciรณn

Etymology

The word 'exposure' has its origins in the Latin word 'exponere', which means 'to lay open' or 'to reveal'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to being uncovered or made vulnerable. In photography, exposure refers to the amount of light reaching a photographic film, while in a negative sense, it can denote being subjected to harm or danger. In a social context, exposure often implies being in the spotlight or under public scrutiny, especially through media channels.

See also: exposable, exposed, exposing, expository, exposures.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,949, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.