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exposure

exposure

88 3.9
Making a secret or hidden thing known to people
  • noun
  • /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
translation icon : exposición
  • His exposure of the unfair practices in the industry garnered widespread attention and support.
  • public exposure
  • media exposure
  • gain exposure

If your first can get you some exposure, fantastic.

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Examples

  • And so it got wide exposure beyond my own folks.

  • I think she needs more exposure for her cause.

  • Many of these functions offer positive exposure for the university to the local community.

    Academic text (1994)
  • So social media really brought a lot of exposure to the liquor industry.

  • The media I use have unquestionably given me greater exposure, which translates into greater sales.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Engagement in creativity and exposure to culture meet some of the deepest needs of at-risk students.

    Academic text (1991)
  • The exposure of the company's corruption shocked the public and led to major reforms.

  • After the exposure of the hidden dangers, the authorities took action to protect the community.

Synonyms

disclosure
vsexposure
176 4.1

Making secret or new information known to others

is the broader act of making something visible, not only formal information
revelation
vsexposure
175 5.0

A surprising fact that people did not know before

is the plain act of making things visible, not always surprising
revealing
vsexposure
38 4.0

Showing information or parts that were hidden before

is the general act of making things visible, not limited to facts
exposé
vsexposure
  • Literature
26 7.3

A report in a newspaper that shows secret illegal or dishonest actions

is the general act of making things visible rather than a published report
unveiling
vsexposure
  • Formal
24 4.1

A public event where people see something new for the first time

is the broader act of making things visible, not a ceremonial presentation
public exposure
vsexposure
1 4.0

Making something known to many people so they can see or talk about it

is any act of making things visible, not necessarily widely publicised
revealment
vsexposure
6.7

Making something hidden become known

focuses on the general process of making things visible rather than its result
uncovering
vsexposure
3.2

Finding and showing something that was hidden

is centered on making things visible rather than on the discovery aspect
divulgence
vsexposure
8.4

Making secret information known to other people

covers any act of making things visible, not only private matters
divulgement
vsexposure
  • Archaic
9.7

To tell people private or secret information

is the general act of making something visible, not specific to private things

Antonyms

165 4.4

Keeping information hidden from other people

8 5.0

Keeping something hidden or secret

Compounds

indecent exposure
  • Offensive
10 7.2

Showing your private parts on purpose where other people can see

exposure therapy
  • Specialized
2 4.6

A treatment where a person faces what makes them afraid in a safe place

risk of exposure
  • Specialized
2 4.2

The chance of coming into contact with something harmful like a disease or chemical

Making something known to many people so they can see or talk about it

time exposure
  • Specialized
1 6.0

A photograph you make by leaving the camera open for a long time to show stars or moving light

credit exposure
  • Specialized
6.4

The total amount of money a bank or lender may lose if loans are not repaid

exposure dose
  • Specialized
6.8

A measurement of how much radiation a person or object receives that can harm the body

exposure meter
  • Specialized
4.3

A tool that measures light to set camera settings

The state of having contact with a harmful chemical before an event

wind exposure
  • Specialized
5.1

The part of a building or ship that faces the wind and is open to it

How Revealing

revelation
175 5.0
exposure
88 3.9
disclosure
176 4.1

Surface Forms

exposure singular
exposures plural

Morphology

exposure = expose (transparent) = expose + ure

A straightforward nominalization from the verb 'expose' meaning 'to make known'—learners who know the verb can derive this noun.

Etymology

Exposure comes from the Latin parts ex- 'out' and ponere 'to put' and is from the same root as position, so it originally meant 'putting out'. Think of 'putting out' a hidden fact into the open, which is why exposure today means making something known or visible.