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exposure
noun
the
state
of
coming
into
direct
contact
with
something
harmful
or
unpleasant
,
usually
without
protection
•
After
an
hour
of
direct
sunlight
,
the
hikers
worried
about
exposure
to
UV
rays
.
After
an
hour
of
direct
sunlight
,
the
hikers
worried
about
exposure
to
UV
rays
.
•
The
doctor
asked
if
the
patient
had
recent
exposure
to
anyone
with
the
flu
.
The
doctor
asked
if
the
patient
had
recent
exposure
to
anyone
with
the
flu
.
late
Middle
English
:
from
expose
+
-ure
,
patterned
after
enclosure
noun
public
attention
from
newspapers
,
television
,
social
media
,
or
other
outlets
that
makes
people
aware
of
someone
or
something
•
The
charity
gained
widespread
exposure
after
a
famous
actor
mentioned
it
online
.
The
charity
gained
widespread
exposure
after
a
famous
actor
mentioned
it
online
.
•
Small
businesses
often
use
social
media
to
get
free
exposure
for
their
products
.
Small
businesses
often
use
social
media
to
get
free
exposure
for
their
products
.
noun
in
photography
,
the
amount
of
light
that
reaches
film
or
a
digital
sensor
,
or
a
single
photograph
produced
with
that
light
•
If
your
photo
is
too
dark
,
increase
the
exposure
by
slowing
the
shutter
speed
.
If
your
photo
is
too
dark
,
increase
the
exposure
by
slowing
the
shutter
speed
.
•
The
long-exposure
shot
captured
smooth
trails
of
city
traffic
at
night
.
The
long-exposure
shot
captured
smooth
trails
of
city
traffic
at
night
.
noun
the
direction
in
which
a
building
,
window
,
or
slope
faces
and
the
amount
of
sunlight
or
weather
it
receives
•
Apartments
with
southern
exposure
stay
warmer
in
winter
.
Apartments
with
southern
exposure
stay
warmer
in
winter
.
•
The
architect
adjusted
the
design
to
improve
eastward
exposure
for
morning
light
.
The
architect
adjusted
the
design
to
improve
eastward
exposure
for
morning
light
.
noun
the
act
of
revealing
wrongdoing
,
secrets
,
or
dishonest
behavior
so
that
it
becomes
known
to
the
public
•
The
reporter
’
s
exposure
of
the
scandal
led
to
the
mayor
’
s
resignation
.
The
reporter
’
s
exposure
of
the
scandal
led
to
the
mayor
’
s
resignation
.
•
Whistleblowers
often
risk
their
jobs
to
assist
in
the
exposure
of
corporate
fraud
.
Whistleblowers
often
risk
their
jobs
to
assist
in
the
exposure
of
corporate
fraud
.
noun
the
amount
of
financial
risk
a
person
or
organization
faces
,
especially
the
potential
for
losing
money
•
Diversifying
investments
reduces
exposure
to
market
volatility
.
Diversifying
investments
reduces
exposure
to
market
volatility
.
•
The
bank
limited
its
exposure
to
risky
loans
after
the
crisis
.
The
bank
limited
its
exposure
to
risky
loans
after
the
crisis
.