Definition of expositions Expositions

/ɛˌkspʌzɪˈʃʌnz/ - [ekspuzishunz] -

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What does expositions mean?

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Noun Plural: expositions
exposition - a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
		expounding
		interpretation an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"; "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning"
exposition - (music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur
		subdivision, section the act of subdividing; division of something previously divided
exposition - an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse; "we would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background"
		explanation, account thought that makes something comprehensible
exposition - a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
		exhibition, expo
		aggregation, accumulation, assemblage, collection the act of accumulating
		artistic creation, artistic production, art the creation of beautiful or significant things; "art does not need to be innovative to be good"; "I was never any good at art"; "he said that architecture is the art of wasting space beautifully"
		art exhibition an exhibition of art objects (paintings or statues)
		peepshow, raree-show a short pornographic film shown in a small coin-operated booth

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exposition (Noun)
The action of exposing something to something, such as skin to the sunlight.
exposition (Noun)
The action of putting something out to public view; for example in a display or show.
exposition (Noun)
The act of declaring or describing something through either speech or writing.
exposition (Noun)
The act of expulsion, or being expelled, from a place.
exposition (Noun)
An essay or speech in which any topic is discussed in detail.
exposition (Noun)
An opening section in fiction, including novel, play, and movie, by which background information about the characters, events, or setting is conveyed.
exposition (Noun)
The opening section of a fugue; the opening section of a movement in sonata form .

exposition (n.)
The act of exposing or laying open; a setting out or displaying to public view.
exposition (n.)
The act of expounding or of laying open the sense or meaning of an author, or a passage; explanation; interpretation; the sense put upon a passage; a law, or the like, by an interpreter; hence, a work containing explanations or interpretations; a commentary.
exposition (n.)
Situation or position with reference to direction of view or accessibility to influence of sun, wind, etc.; exposure; as, an easterly exposition; an exposition to the sun.
exposition (n.)
A public exhibition or show, as of industrial and artistic productions; as, the Paris Exposition of 1878.