Definitions

1. verb

to make (something) visible or apparent in too great a degree, especially by photographing with excessive light.

“The artist tried not to overexpose her sensitive film.”

2. noun

the act of making (something) visible or apparent in too great a degree, especially by photographing with excessive light.

“The photographer’s mistake was a classic case of overexposure.”

3. verb (transitive)

to expose (someone) to something, such as publicity, to an excessive degree.

“The paparazzi were accused of overexposing the celebrity to the media.”