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| 1. | [ noun ] an interpretation of the meaning of something; the act of construing | |
| Synonyms: | construal expounding | |
| Related terms: | interpretation philosophizing interpret | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic | |
| Synonyms: | expounding | |
| Related terms: | interpretation philosophizing elaborate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse | |
| Examples: | "we would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background" |
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| Related terms: | explanation elaborate | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display | |
| Synonyms: | exhibition expo | |
| Related terms: | collection peepshow art_exhibition fair art | |
| Similar spelling: |
exposit expositive expostulation expository ex-spouse |
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