Definitions

1. noun

The state of being exposed to something, such as the weather, danger, or a risk.

“She was concerned about the exposure to the sun, which could cause sunburn.”

2. noun

The act of making or allowing something to be seen or known, such as a person’s private life or a company’s financial information.

“The media’s exposure of the scandal led to the politician’s resignation.”

3. noun

A measure of the sensitivity of a camera or other device to light, typically expressed in ISO units.

“The low exposure setting on my camera helped to capture the image in the dark room.”

4. noun

A photograph or other visual representation of something, especially one that is informal or unofficial.

“The exposure of the city’s skyline was taken by a local photographer.”

5. verb

To make or allow something to be seen or known, especially something that is private or confidential.

“The company exposed its financial information to the public, leading to a loss of investor confidence.”

6. verb

To make something, especially a photograph, by exposing it to light.

“The photographer exposed the film to capture the image of the sunset.”