overexpose

American  

[oh-ver-ik-spohz] / ˌoʊ vər ɪkˈspoʊz /

verb (used with object)

overexposed, overexposing

1. to expose too much, as to the sun, cold, or light rays (often used reflexively).

   Be careful of overexposing yourself to the sun.

2. Photography. to expose (a film or the like) to too much light.

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overexpose British  

/ ˌəʊvərɪksˈpəʊz /

verb

1. to expose too much or for too long

2. photog to expose (a film, plate, or paper) for too long a period or with too bright a light

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Other Word Forms

• overexposure noun

Etymology

Origin of overexpose

First recorded in 1865–70; over- + expose

Example Sentences

Or you could be underexposed or overexposed to particular stocks or industries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. Birney has a mesmerizing ability to create special effects via the simplest measures, such as by creating a shimmering, magical figure out of what looks like simply an overexposed bit of film.

From The Wall Street Journal

“What I wouldn’t want to see from any of these companies is for them to get overexposed to a geopolitically risky area,” he said.

From Barron's

“What I wouldn’t want to see from any of these companies is for them to get overexposed to a geopolitically risky area,” he said.

From Barron's

Some fans and critics of the singer are questioning whether Swift is overexposed or if her recent work is feeding a culture of consumerism.

From Los Angeles Times