exposure
n. denouncement; disclosure, revealing; exposing of film to light (Photography); photograph; abandoning; placement, location (in relation to the sun) | ||||
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Exposure Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Integrated Circuit Terminology |
Exposure
the process of allowing radiation to interact with some areas of a photoresist layer while blocking the radiation from reaching other areas of photoresist.
the process of allowing radiation to interact with some areas of a photoresist layer while blocking the radiation from reaching other areas of photoresist.
| Digital Video (DV) & video edit terms / Eng2Eng v1.0 (web compilation) |
Exposure
The process of allowing light to enter the camera, exposing the film or video stock to light, which results in a recorded image.
The process of allowing light to enter the camera, exposing the film or video stock to light, which results in a recorded image.
| Steve's Digicams Digital Camera Dictionary |
Exposure
The amount of light that reaches the image sensor and is controlled by a combination of the lens aperture and shutter speed.
The amount of light that reaches the image sensor and is controlled by a combination of the lens aperture and shutter speed.
Exposure Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Exposure
(n.)
The state of being exposed or laid open or bare; openness to danger; accessibility to anything that may affect, especially detrimentally; as, exposure to observation, to cold, to inconvenience.
(n.)
The exposing of a sensitized plate to the action of light.
(n.)
The act of exposing or laying open, setting forth, laying bare of protection, depriving of care or concealment, or setting out to reprobation or contempt.
(n.)
Position as to points of compass, or to influences of climate, etc.
(n.)
The state of being exposed or laid open or bare; openness to danger; accessibility to anything that may affect, especially detrimentally; as, exposure to observation, to cold, to inconvenience.
(n.)
The exposing of a sensitized plate to the action of light.
(n.)
The act of exposing or laying open, setting forth, laying bare of protection, depriving of care or concealment, or setting out to reprobation or contempt.
(n.)
Position as to points of compass, or to influences of climate, etc.
| WordNet 2.0 |
exposure
Noun
1. vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain; "exposure to the weather" or "they died from exposure";
(hypernym) vulnerability
(hyponym) windage, wind exposure
(derivation) expose
2. the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience; "she denounced the exposure of children to pornography"
(hypernym) influence
(hyponym) overexposure
(derivation) expose
3. the disclosure of something secret; "they feared exposure of their campaign plans"
(hypernym) disclosure, revelation, revealing
(hyponym) expose, unmasking
(derivation) disclose, let on, bring out, reveal, discover, expose, divulge, impart, break, give away, let out
4. aspect re light or wind; "the studio had a northern exposure"
(hypernym) view, aspect, prospect, scene, vista, panorama
5. the state of being vulnerable or exposed; "his vulnerability to litigation"; "his exposure to ridicule"
(synonym) vulnerability
(hypernym) danger
(derivation) queer, expose, scupper, endanger, peril
6. the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate; "he used the wrong exposure"
(hypernym) light unit
(derivation) expose
7. a picture of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material
(synonym) photograph, photo, pic
(hypernym) picture, image, icon, ikon
(hyponym) beefcake
8. the act of exposing film to light
(hypernym) photography, picture taking
(hyponym) overexposure
(derivation) expose
9. presentation to view in an open or public manner; "the exposure of his anger was shocking"
(hypernym) presentation, presentment, demonstration
(hyponym) repudiation, debunking
(derivation) disclose, expose
10. abandoning without shelter or protection (as by leaving as infant out in the open)
(hypernym) abandonment, forsaking, desertion
(derivation) expose
Noun
1. vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain; "exposure to the weather" or "they died from exposure";
(hypernym) vulnerability
(hyponym) windage, wind exposure
(derivation) expose
2. the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience; "she denounced the exposure of children to pornography"
(hypernym) influence
(hyponym) overexposure
(derivation) expose
3. the disclosure of something secret; "they feared exposure of their campaign plans"
(hypernym) disclosure, revelation, revealing
(hyponym) expose, unmasking
(derivation) disclose, let on, bring out, reveal, discover, expose, divulge, impart, break, give away, let out
4. aspect re light or wind; "the studio had a northern exposure"
(hypernym) view, aspect, prospect, scene, vista, panorama
5. the state of being vulnerable or exposed; "his vulnerability to litigation"; "his exposure to ridicule"
(synonym) vulnerability
(hypernym) danger
(derivation) queer, expose, scupper, endanger, peril
6. the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate; "he used the wrong exposure"
(hypernym) light unit
(derivation) expose
7. a picture of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material
(synonym) photograph, photo, pic
(hypernym) picture, image, icon, ikon
(hyponym) beefcake
8. the act of exposing film to light
(hypernym) photography, picture taking
(hyponym) overexposure
(derivation) expose
9. presentation to view in an open or public manner; "the exposure of his anger was shocking"
(hypernym) presentation, presentment, demonstration
(hyponym) repudiation, debunking
(derivation) disclose, expose
10. abandoning without shelter or protection (as by leaving as infant out in the open)
(hypernym) abandonment, forsaking, desertion
(derivation) expose
| hEnglish - advanced version |
exposure
exposure
\ex*po"sure\ (?;135), n. [from expose.]
1. the act of exposing or laying open, setting forth, laying bare of protection, depriving of care or concealment, or setting out to reprobation or contempt. the exposure of fuller put an end to the practices of that vile tribe.
2. the state of being exposed or laid open or bare; openness to danger; accessibility to anything that may affect, especially detrimentally; as, exposure to observation, to cold, to inconvenience. when we have our naked frailties hid, that suffer in exposure.
3. position as to points of compass, or to influences of climate, etc. "under a southern exposure." the best exposure of the two for woodcocks. w. scott.
4. (photog.) the exposing of a sensitized plate to the action of light.
exposure
n
1. vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain; "exposure to the weather" or "they died from exposure"
2. the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience; "she denounced the exposure of children to pornography"
3. the disclosure of something secret; "they feared exposure of their campaign plans"
4. aspect re light or wind; "the studio had a northern exposure"
5. the state of being vulnerable or exposed; "exposure to ridicule" or "vulnerability to litigation" [syn: vulnerability]
6. the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate; "he used the wrong exposure"
7. a picture of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material [syn: photograph, photo, pic]
8. presentation to view in an open or public manner; "the exposure of his anger was shocking"
9. the act of exposing film to light
10. abandoning without shelter or protection (as by leaving as infant out in the open)
similar words(4)
exposure meter
time exposure
indecent exposure
wind exposure
exposure
\ex*po"sure\ (?;135), n. [from expose.]
1. the act of exposing or laying open, setting forth, laying bare of protection, depriving of care or concealment, or setting out to reprobation or contempt. the exposure of fuller put an end to the practices of that vile tribe.
2. the state of being exposed or laid open or bare; openness to danger; accessibility to anything that may affect, especially detrimentally; as, exposure to observation, to cold, to inconvenience. when we have our naked frailties hid, that suffer in exposure.
3. position as to points of compass, or to influences of climate, etc. "under a southern exposure." the best exposure of the two for woodcocks. w. scott.
4. (photog.) the exposing of a sensitized plate to the action of light.
exposure
n
1. vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain; "exposure to the weather" or "they died from exposure"
2. the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience; "she denounced the exposure of children to pornography"
3. the disclosure of something secret; "they feared exposure of their campaign plans"
4. aspect re light or wind; "the studio had a northern exposure"
5. the state of being vulnerable or exposed; "exposure to ridicule" or "vulnerability to litigation" [syn: vulnerability]
6. the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate; "he used the wrong exposure"
7. a picture of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material [syn: photograph, photo, pic]
8. presentation to view in an open or public manner; "the exposure of his anger was shocking"
9. the act of exposing film to light
10. abandoning without shelter or protection (as by leaving as infant out in the open)
similar words(4)
exposure meter
time exposure
indecent exposure
wind exposure
| for Vocabulary Exams of KPDS, YDS,UDS (in Turkey); and SAT in America |
exposure
An open situation or position in relation to the sun, elements, or points of the compass.
An open situation or position in relation to the sun, elements, or points of the compass.
Exposure Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NRC Nuclear Energy Glossary |
Exposure
Being exposed to ionizing radiation or to radioactive material.
Being exposed to ionizing radiation or to radioactive material.
| NCRS Construction Glossary |
EXPOSURE
The shortest distance in inches between exposed edges of overlapping courses of roofing; the amount left exposed to the weather.
The shortest distance in inches between exposed edges of overlapping courses of roofing; the amount left exposed to the weather.
Exposure Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EPA Terms of Environment |
Exposure
The amount of radiation or pollutant present in a given environment that represents a potential health threat to living organisms.
The amount of radiation or pollutant present in a given environment that represents a potential health threat to living organisms.
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
Exposure
The amount of radiation or pollutant present in a given environment that represents a potential health threat to living organisms.
The amount of radiation or pollutant present in a given environment that represents a potential health threat to living organisms.
Exposure Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Raynet Business & Marketing Glossary |
Exposure
the condition of being subjected to a source of risk.
the condition of being subjected to a source of risk.
Exposure Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Exposure
sashavaya
sashavaya
| gambling |
Exposure
The amount of money one actually stands to lose on a game or race
The amount of money one actually stands to lose on a game or race
Exposure Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| CDC Radiological Terms |
Exposure (radiation)
a measure of ionization in air caused by x-rays or gamma rays only. The unit of exposure most often used is the roentgen. See also contamination.
a measure of ionization in air caused by x-rays or gamma rays only. The unit of exposure most often used is the roentgen. See also contamination.
| CDC Tuberculosis Glossary |
Exposure
The condition of being subjected to something (e.g., infectious agents) that could have a harmful effect. A person exposed to M. tuberculosis does not necessarily become infected (see Transmission).
The condition of being subjected to something (e.g., infectious agents) that could have a harmful effect. A person exposed to M. tuberculosis does not necessarily become infected (see Transmission).
| TOXICOLOGY |
Exposure
Contact with a foreign substance, usually by inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact.
Contact with a foreign substance, usually by inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact.
Exposure Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Exposure
Exposure can refer to
In biology:
- A condition of poor health or death resulting from lack of protection over prolonged periods under weather, extreme temperatures or dangerous substances (see also: hypothermia, hyperthermia, radioactive contamination, radiation poisoning)
- Acute exposure, the exposure to a toxic substance during a short period of time
- Post-exposure prophylaxis, any treatment started immediately after exposure to a disease
- Children's Environmental Exposure Research Study, an EPA study regarding children's exposure to pesticides and other chemicals in U.S. households
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