exposure
//ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)//
formalForms
- Plural
- exposures
Definitions
1.The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.
- Limit your exposure to harsh chemicals.
- Get as much exposure to a new language as you can.
2.Lack of protection from weather or the elements.
- As all of you know, a great tragedy occurred yesterday. Arthur Harcourt died of exposure sometimes in the morning in the woods off Mount Tom Road.
3.The act of exposing something, such as a scandal.
4.The degree to which an individual, their content, or their brand is seen by the target market or the general public; internet fame.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2242
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From expos(e) + -ure.