underexposure

[ uhn-der-ik-spoh-zher ]

noun

1. inadequate exposure, as of photographic film.
2. a photographic negative or print that is imperfect because of insufficient exposure.

underexposure

/ ˌʌndərɪkˈspəʊʒə /

noun

1. photog
   1. inadequate exposure to light
   2. an underexposed negative, print, or transparency
2. insufficient attention or publicity

Word History and Origins

Origin of underexposure¹

First recorded in 1870–75; under- + exposure