exposure
[ik-spoh-zher]
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Photography.
1. the act of presenting a photosensitive surface to rays of light.
2. the total amount of light received by a photosensitive surface or an area of such a surface, expressed as the product of the degree of illumination and the period of illumination.
3. the image resulting from the effects of light rays on a photosensitive surface.
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the act of exposing, laying open, or uncovering
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the fact or state of being exposed.
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disclosure, as of something private or secret
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an act or instance of revealing or unmasking, as an impostor, crime, or fraud
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presentation to view, especially in an open or public manner
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indecent exposure
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a laying open or subjecting to the action or influence of something
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the condition of being exposed to danger, harm, etc.
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the condition of being exposed without protection to the effects of harsh weather, especially the cold
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a putting out or deserting, especially of a child, without shelter or protection; abandonment.
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something exposed, as to view; an exposed surface
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public appearance, notice, attention, mention, or discussion, especially in the media
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a prominent, often overextended position or commitment, as in investment, that is considered precarious and risky