exposure

/ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/
noun

The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

NWL Collins ENABLE

Noun 4 meanings

  1. The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

    “Limit your exposure to harsh chemicals.”

  2. Lack of protection from weather or the elements.

  3. The act of exposing something, such as a scandal.

  4. The degree to which an individual, their content, or their brand is seen by the target market or the general public; internet fame.

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

Where it comes from

Etymology

From expos(e) + -ure.

EXPOSURE at a glance

EXPOSURE has 8 letters and scores 17 points in Scrabble (E 1 + X 8 + P 3 + O 1 + S 1 + U 1 + R 1 + E 1) and 19 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #3,295 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.

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