exposure (noun)
1exposure — ► NOUN 1) the state of being exposed to something harmful. 2) a physical condition resulting from being exposed to severe weather conditions. 3) the action of exposing a photographic film. 4) the quantity of light reaching a photographic film, as …
2exposure — noun 1 to sth harmful ADJECTIVE ▪ high, massive ▪ maximum ▪ excessive ▪ increased ▪ low level …
3exposure — ex·po·sure n 1: the fact or condition of being exposed; also: the possibility of loss caused by an outside source used in insurance 2: the act or an instance of exposing 3: something that exposes someone or something; esp: something (as a… …
4exposure — noun Date: 1605 1. the fact or condition of being exposed: as a. the condition of being presented to view or made known < a politician seeks a lot of exposure > b. the condition of being unprotected especially from severe weather < died of… …
5exposure — noun 1 TO DANGER (C, U) the state of being put into a situation that is harmful because you have no protection from something that is dangerous (+ to): Skin cancer can be caused by prolonged exposure to the sun. | Through TV, kids have regular… …
6exposure — noun 1) the exposure of the lizard s vivid blue tongue Syn: revealing, revelation, uncovering, baring, laying bare 2) exposure to harmful chemicals Syn: subjection, vulnerability, laying open 3) suffering from exposure …
7exposure draft — ➔ draft1 * * * exposure draft UK US noun [C] (ABBREVIATION ED) ► a document that is not in its final form, but is intended for people to read and discuss so that changes can be made: »Interested parties are encouraged to review the exposure draft …
8exposure meter — noun photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light • Syn: ↑light meter, ↑photometer • Hypernyms: ↑photographic equipment • Hyponyms: ↑cytophotometer * * * exˈposure meter 7 [ …
9exposure — noun 1) suffering from exposure Syn: frostbite, cold, hypothermia 2) the exposure of a banking fraud Syn: uncovering, revelation, disclosure, unveiling, unmasking, discovery, detection 3) …
10exposure index — noun : a number that is assigned to a photographic film or plate for use with an exposure meter to aid a photographer in obtaining the correct camera exposure * * * Photog. a figure indicating the proper exposure for a film of a certain speed in… …
