noun · 20 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Received-Pronunciation:/ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/
Canada, General-American:/ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/
California, Southern-US:/ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒɚ/
California, Southern:Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
Australian:/ɪkˈspəʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/
Australian:/ɪkˈspɐʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/
New-Zealand:/ɘkˈspɐʉ.ʒɘ(ɹ)/
CMU ARPABET:IH0 K S P OW1 ZH ER0
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Examples
Limit your exposure to harsh chemicals.
Get as much exposure to a new language as you can.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
Lack of protection from weather or the elements.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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3
noun
Meaning 3
The act of exposing something, such as a scandal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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4
noun
Meaning 4
The degree to which an individual, their content, or their brand is seen by the target market or the general public; internet fame.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Qualifier: social media
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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5
noun
Meaning 5
The act or condition of being at risk of financial losses.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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6
noun
Meaning 6
That part which is facing or exposed to something, e.g. the sun, weather, sky, or a view.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
They rented a cabin with a beautiful southern exposure.
Meaning relationships
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7
noun
Meaning 7
An instance of taking a photograph.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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8
noun
Meaning 8
The piece of film exposed to light.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
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9
noun
Meaning 9
Details of the time and f-number used.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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10
noun
Meaning 10
The amount of sun, wind etc. experienced by a particular site.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract