exposure

noun/ɪkˈspoʊʒər/

Frequency rank: #2,285 most common English word

Meaning

The state of being uncovered or unprotected; the amount of light let into a camera.

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Example sentence

The photographer's exposure to the bright sunlight was brief to prevent damage to the film.

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