exposure

== English == === Etymology === From expose +‎ -ure. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ (General American, Canada) IPA(key): /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/ (California, Southern US) IPA(key): /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒɚ/ (General Australian) IPA(key): /ɪkˈspəʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/, /ɪkˈspɐʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/ (New Zealand) IPA(key): /ɘkˈspɐʉ.ʒɘ(ɹ)/ Hyphenation: ex‧po‧sure === Noun === exposure (countable and uncountable, plural exposures) (uncountable) The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected. (uncountable) Lack of protection from weather or the elements. The act of exposing something, such as a scandal. (social media) The degree to which an individual, their content, or their brand is seen by the target market or the general public; internet fame. The act or condition of being at risk of financial losses. (countable, uncountable) That part which is facing or exposed to something, e.g. the sun, weather, sky, or a view. (photography) An instance of taking a photograph. (photography) The piece of film exposed to light. (photography) Details of the time and f-number used. (horticulture) The amount of sun, wind etc. experienced by a particular site. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====