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exposé

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • /ˌɛkspoʊˈzeɪ/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of exposing somebody or something; a shameful showing up.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A publication of investigative journalism that reveals hidden and often scandalous truths.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A formal recital or exposition.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French exposé.

Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 揭露 (jiēlù) — publication of investigative journalism
  • Dutch: exposé — publication of investigative journalism
  • Finnish: paljastus — publication of investigative journalism
  • French: révélations — publication of investigative journalism
  • German: Exposé — publication of investigative journalism
  • Greek: έκθεση (ékthesi) — publication of investigative journalism
  • Japanese: 暴露 (bakuro) — publication of investigative journalism
  • Korean: 폭로 (pongno) — publication of investigative journalism
  • Portuguese: exposed — publication of investigative journalism
  • Russian: разоблаче́ние (razoblačénije) — publication of investigative journalism
  • Turkish: ifşa — publication of investigative journalism