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exposures

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspoʊʒərz]

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Learn how to use exposures in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “health”

(noun) when someone comes into contact with something harmful, like a disease or bad weather. If you are outside without a coat in the cold, you have exposure to cold weather.

Example

He had minimal exposure to the virus because he wore a mask.

Example

Her exposure to the harmful chemicals in the factory caused health problems.

Example

What is the best way to reduce exposure to allergens?

Context: “media”

(noun) when someone or something is shown to many people in newspapers, TV, or online. If an actor is in a popular movie, they get a lot of exposure.

Example

The charity event received great exposure and many people attended.

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The artist struggled to gain exposure and was not well-known.

Example

How can we increase exposure for our new project?

Context: “finance”

(noun) the amount of money that is at risk or under threat in an investment. If you invest in a new business, you have exposure to that investment.

Example

Their exposure to foreign markets helped increase their profits.

Example

He tried to limit his exposure to high-risk stocks after losing money.

Example

What is your level of exposure in this investment?

How to pronounce exposures

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspoʊʒərz]

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