Exposition (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
(music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display.
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 4
A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.