Exposure Definition
exposure
noun
- vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain; "exposure to the weather" or "they died from exposure"
- the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience; "she denounced the exposure of children to pornography"
- the disclosure of something secret; "they feared exposure of their campaign plans"
- aspect resulting from the direction a building or window faces; "the studio had a northern exposure"
- the state of being vulnerable or exposed; "his vulnerability to litigation"; "his exposure to ridicule"
- the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate; "he used the wrong exposure"
- a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material
- the act of exposing film to light
- presentation to view in an open or public manner; "the exposure of his anger was shocking"
- abandoning without shelter or protection (as by leaving as infant out in the open)
"Exposure" in song lyrics
See how exposure is used in real songs:
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"Sendin letters included, as a child offender for indecent exposure"
Akir — Politricks -
"Thats right, got arrested for undecent exposure"
Analog Brothers — More Freaks -
"Like photographic exposure"
Atoms Family — Exposure
Words that rhyme with exposure
Usage tips for "exposure"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "exposure" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for exposure to find words that pair well.