exposure
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the state of being unprotected from something harmful, like the weather or a disease.
the condition of being exposed to or unprotected from environmental elements, pathogens, or harmful substances.
Simple“The hikers were suffering from exposure after spending the night in the cold rain.”
In context“Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation without adequate skin protection significantly increases the risk of long-term cellular damage.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of showing the truth about something, especially something bad or secret.
the revelation of an identity, fact, or situation, especially one that is shocking or illegal.
Simple“The newspaper's exposure of the corruption scandal led to the minister's resignation.”
In context“The documentary provided a chilling exposure of the industry's systemic disregard for environmental safety protocols.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
the amount of attention someone or something gets from the public or media.
the degree of public visibility or media attention afforded to a person, brand, or product.
Simple“The young singer gained a lot of exposure after her video went viral on social media.”
In context“The marketing team sought maximum exposure for the new product by securing prime-time television slots and high-traffic digital banners.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
the amount of light that reaches a camera film or sensor to make a picture.
the total amount of light allowed to fall on a photographic medium during the process of taking a photograph.
Simple“I used a long exposure to capture the movement of the stars at night.”
In context“Adjusting the aperture and shutter speed allows the photographer to achieve the perfect exposure even in challenging low-light conditions.”
Synonymsshutter speedlighting - 05 C1 Advanced
the amount of money a person or company might lose in an investment.
the state of being at risk of financial loss, or the total amount of money invested in a particular market.
Simple“The bank reduced its exposure to the housing market to avoid potential losses.”
In context“The fund manager diversified the portfolio to limit the firm's exposure to volatile emerging markets during the economic downturn.”
- 06 C1 Advanced
the direction a house or garden faces, especially in relation to the sun.
the direction in which a building or piece of land faces, or its openness to weather conditions.
Simple“This plant needs a southern exposure to get enough sunlight during the day.”
In context“The architect designed the living area with a northern exposure to ensure consistent, indirect light throughout the working day.”
Synonyms
Usage exposure to heat · multiple exposure
“People aged 60 and over face dangers to their health from exposure to heat at much lower temperatures than previously thought, research has found.”
“My boss publicly gave me £100 in cash and said I was “so brave”: the same boss who paid me in “experience” and “exposure”.”
From expose + -ure.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.