overexpose

verb

over·​ex·​pose ˌō-vər-ik-ˈspōz How to pronounce overexpose (audio)
overexposed; overexposing; overexposes

transitive verb

: to expose excessively: such as
a
: to expose to excessive radiation (such as light)
overexpose film
an overexposed photograph
b
: to expose (someone, such as a celebrity) to excessive publicity especially to the extent that attraction is diminished
overexposure noun

Examples of overexpose in a Sentence

It is harmful to overexpose your skin to the sun's rays. He has been overexposed by the media.
Recent Examples on the Web For example, if a background firework causes a few seconds of the shot to be overexposed, Clean Machine will ensure the color and lighting are still consistent throughout the video when the flash itself is removed. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024 The photos are overexposed, the typefaces are old-fashioned, and many of the colors would have looked at home in a 1970s kitchen. Ann Abel, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 For example, growth stocks have surged nearly 30% year to date, leaving many investors overexposed to these more risky equities, according to Kelly. Will Daniel, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2024 While some parts of Sicily feel overexposed, there’s still treasure to be found in Noto. Jeffrey Gettleman, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for overexpose 

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Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overexpose was in 1856

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“Overexpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overexpose. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

overexpose

verb
over·​ex·​pose ˌō-və-rik-ˈspōz How to pronounce overexpose (audio)
overexposed; overexposing
: to expose (as photographic material) for a longer time than is needed or desirable
overexposure noun

Medical Definition

overexpose

transitive verb
over·​ex·​pose ˌō-və-rik-ˈspōz How to pronounce overexpose (audio)
overexposed; overexposing
: to expose excessively
skin overexposed to sunlight
overexposure noun

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