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Noun
/ikˈspōZHər/,
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exposures, plural;
  1. The state of being exposed to contact with something
    • - the dangers posed by exposure to asbestos
  2. An act or instance of being uncovered or unprotected
    • - thick exposures of ice in the western Arctic islands
  3. A physical condition resulting from being outside in severe weather conditions without adequate protection
    • - he died of exposure at 8,000 feet
  4. Experience of something
    • - his exposure to the banking system
  5. The action of exposing a photographic film to light or other radiation
    • - a camera which would give a picture immediately after exposure
    • - trial exposures made with a UV filter
  6. The quantity of light or other radiation reaching a photographic film, as determined by shutter speed and lens aperture

  7. The action of placing oneself at risk of financial losses, e.g., through making loans, granting credit, or underwriting insurance

  8. The revelation of an identity or fact, esp. one that is concealed or likely to arouse disapproval
    • - she took her life for fear of exposure as a spy
  9. The publicizing of information or an event
    • - scientific findings receive regular exposure in the media
  10. The direction in which a building faces; an outlook
    • - the exposure is perfect—a gentle slope to the southwest
  1. vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain; "exposure to the weather" or "they died from exposure";
  2. the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience; "she denounced the exposure of children to pornography"
  3. the disclosure of something secret; "they feared exposure of their campaign plans"
  4. aspect resulting from the direction a building or window faces; "the studio had a northern exposure"
  5. vulnerability: the state of being vulnerable or exposed; "his vulnerability to litigation"; "his exposure to ridicule"
  6. the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate; "he used the wrong exposure"
  7. Exposure is the debut album by the Miami-based Latin freestyle dance-pop trio Exposé, released in 1987 (see 1987 in music). It reached number sixteen on the Billboard 200 and number twenty on the R&B albums chart and was certified double platinum by the RIAA in May 1990. ...
  8. Exposure - The Best of Gary Numan 1977–2002 is a compilation album by Gary Numan featuring tracks from his Beggars Banquet years together with later and newly re-recorded material in non-chronological order.
  9. Exposure in magic refers to the practice of revealing the secrets of how magic tricks are performed.
  10. Exposure is a fictional sports novel for children by Mal Peet, published on October 6, 2008 by Walker Books Ltd. Inspired by William Shakespeare's Othello, the plot of the story follows Otello, a black football player and his high-profile relationship with Desmerelda, a white celebrity. ...
  11. In photography, exposure is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the photographic medium (photographic film or image sensor) during the process of taking a photograph. Exposure is measured in lux seconds, and can be computed from exposure value (EV) and scene luminance over a specified area.
  12. Exposure is a rock music solo album by guitarist Robert Fripp, best-known as the only constant member of the progressive rock band King Crimson. Released in 1979, it peaked at #79 on the Billboard Album Chart. ...
  13. The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected; That part which is facing or exposed to something, e.g. ...
  14. Exposures are buildings or structures that are near the structure on fire and that are placed at risk by the fire. A primary focus of the responding fire department will be to protect the exposures, thus reducing the risk of the fire spreading and causing additional damage to life & property.
  15. (Exposures) The element in the heading of each Survey Report used by the agents to estimate the number of frames of microfilm needed to photograph the Virginia-related manuscript examined by the agent for that report.
  16. Exposures, or loss exposures, are situations that could lead to an accidental loss.
  17. (EXPOSED) Capable of being contacted inadvertently (applies to hazardous objects not adequately guarded or isolated).
  18. (Exposed) A tile that is face up and can be seen, part of a player's set or a discarded tile.
  19. (Exposed) adj. Describing a meld completed with a tile that another player discarded. Same as Open (preferred).
  20. (EXPOSED) The kind of position where you suddenly realise how far away the ground has become; a route or move that takes you into such a position. [Tony Buckley]
  21. (Exposed) A shower that is mounted onto the finished wall surface and is not recessed into the wall.
  22. (Exposed) Tiles that are revealed to all players when claiming a discard.
  23. (Exposed) adj. Caught, Caught out. All syllables may be stressed.
  24. (exposed) Turning over a card so that its value can be seen.
  25. The portion of the roofing exposed to the weather after installation.