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EXPOSURE

(noun)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Exposure.

How to pronounce exposure:

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Exposure - as a noun

Vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

Example: "Exposure to the weather"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vulnerability21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience

Example: "She denounced the exposure of children to pornography"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
influence14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The disclosure of something secret

Example: "They feared exposure of their campaign plans"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disclosure13revealing13revelation13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Aspect resulting from the direction a building or window faces

Example: "The studio had a northern exposure"

The state of being vulnerable or exposed

Example: "His vulnerability to litigation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vulnerability21

The intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate

Example: "He used the wrong exposure"

The act of exposing film to light

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
photography25picture taking
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Presentation to view in an open or public manner

Example: "The exposure of his anger was shocking"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demonstration16presentation14presentment15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Abandoning without shelter or protection (as by leaving an infant out in the open)

Example Sentences

"The photographer captured the perfect shot with the right exposure."
"Long-term exposure to the sun can cause skin damage."
"She got a lot of exposure for her artwork at the gallery opening."
"The journalist reported on the politician's exposure of corruption."
"The hiker suffered from exposure to extreme cold weather."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPOSURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exposure is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPOSURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is EXPOSURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, exposure is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPOSURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is EXPOSURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exposure is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPOSURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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