noun

exposure

Translation

exposure, disclosure, publicity, vulnerability

Exposure to the sun can be harmful.

The exposure of the scandal shocked the nation.

The actor gained a lot of media exposure.

The camera needs the right exposure for this light.

((exposure)) ((to sth.)) the state of being subjected to (sth.) Exposure to the sun can be harmful.

((the exposure)) ((of sth.)) the act of revealing (sth.) The exposure of the scandal shocked the nation.

((to get/gain exposure)) to receive public attention The actor gained a lot of media exposure.

Synonyms: revelation, disclosure, publicity, vulnerability

From the verb 'expose', from Latin 'exponere' (to place out). Literally, the state of being 'placed out'.

Imagine being 'exposed' or left out in the open, which can mean being open to the sun, to danger, or to public view.