underexposure

/'ʌndəriks'pouʤə/

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Underexposure (noun)

Definition:
"Underexposure" has two main meanings. First, it refers to a situation where something does not get enough attention or publicity. For example, an event or a person might not be well-known because they haven’t been promoted enough. Second, in photography, "underexposure" means that film or a digital image has been exposed to too little light, resulting in a photo that is too dark.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "underexposure" when talking about a lack of publicity or attention in general situations, like events, people, or issues.
• In photography discussions, use it to describe the technical aspects of taking pictures.

Examples:

1. In Publicity: "The artist's work suffered from underexposure, so very few people knew about the exhibition."
2. In Photography: "The photo turned out to be a disappointment due to underexposure; it was too dark to see any details."

Advanced Usage:

• In discussions about media or art, you might say, "The underexposure of the issue in mainstream media has led to a lack of public awareness."
• In a photography context, you could say, "To avoid underexposure, always check your camera settings before shooting in low light."

Word Variants:

• Underexpose (verb): To expose something to too little light.
  • Example: "If you underexpose the film, the pictures will be too dark."
• Underexposed (adjective): Describing something that has been exposed too little.
  • Example: "The underexposed image needs more light added in editing."

Different Meanings:

• In Publicity Context: It can also refer to topics or causes that do not receive enough discussion or support.
• In Photography Context: It specifically relates to the light exposure in taking pictures.

Synonyms:

• For the publicity meaning: neglect, oversight, disregard, underpromotion.
• For the photography meaning: insufficient exposure, low exposure.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• While there aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly relate to "underexposure," you might use phrases like "fly under the radar" to describe something that goes unnoticed, which relates to the idea of underexposure in publicity.

Summary:

"Underexposure" is an important term that can apply to both the fields of publicity and photography.

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Noun

1. inadequate publicity
2. the act of exposing film to too little light or for too short a time