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exposure

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/ɪkˈspoʊʒər/ · ex-po-sure

The act of revealing or making something visible.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of revealing or making something visible.

کسی چیز کو عوام کے سامنے لانے یا نمایاں کرنے کا عمل۔

اظہار

izhar

Formal: عریانی

Synonyms

revelationdisclosureunveilingانکشافافشاکھولنا

Antonyms

concealmenthidingcoverپوشیدگیچھپاناڈھانپنا

Common Collocations

  • exposure to light
  • exposure of information
  • public exposure

Example Sentences

The exposure of the scandal shocked many people.

سکینڈل کا اظہار بہت سے لوگوں کو حیران کر گیا۔

Scandal ka izhar bohat se logon ko hairan kar gaya.

Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause skin damage.

دھوپ میں لمبی مدت تک اظہار کرنے سے جلد کو نقصان پہنچ سکتا ہے۔

Dhoop mein lambi muddat tak izhar karne se jild ko nuqsan pahunch sakta hai.

The artist's work focuses on the exposure of social issues.

فنکار کا کام سماجی مسائل کے اظہار پر مرکوز ہے۔

Fankaar ka kaam samaji masail ke izhar par markooz hai.

Easily Confused With

exposition:Exposition refers more to a comprehensive description or explanation, while exposure specifically relates to revealing something.

Word Family

expose
verbظاہر کرنا
exposed
adjectiveکھلا ہوا
exposing
verbاظہار کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'exposure' as exposing something hidden, like revealing a secret.

Imagine a curtain being pulled back to reveal a beautiful scene.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کھلتا ہے ہر راز اپنی ہی ذات پر،/ کسی سے تعبیر کا اظہار نہ ہو۔

Khulta hai har raaz apni hi zaat par, / Kisi se tazbeer ka izhar na ho.

Every secret reveals itself in its essence, / Let there be no revelation of interpretation from anyone.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پرانا راز کبھی نہ چھپتا۔

Purana raaz kabhi na chhuphta.

An old secret never hides.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "exponere" — to put forth

First known use: 14th century

The word 'exposure' comes from the Latin word 'exponere,' which means to expose or to explain. It has evolved through Middle English and has been used in various contexts since.