transparency
noun
trans·par·en·cy
tran(t)s-ˈper-ən(t)-sē 
plural transparencies
1
: the quality or state of being transparent
2
: something transparent
especially
: a picture (as on film) viewed by light shining through it or by projection
Examples of transparency in a Sentence
the transparency of a piece of glass
the transparency of their motives
He says that there needs to be more transparency in the way the government operates.
The professor used transparencies and an overhead projector during her lectures.
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While both bills’ goal of fairness and transparency is commendable, the legislation’s current provisions could unintentionally hinder innovation and efficiency in customer service.
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Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Maintaining transparency, establishing auditing standards, while tracking environmental, economic and social impacts on stakeholders will be key as regulatory regimes continue to evolve.
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The first is that this entity is not providing adequate transparency to Congress or the American people regarding its activities.
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Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
AllModern Marena Console Table $579 AllModern Specs For a contemporary take on the console table, consider going for sheer transparency.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
Maintaining transparency, establishing auditing standards, while tracking environmental, economic and social impacts on stakeholders will be key as regulatory regimes continue to evolve.
—Ben Blanquera, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The first is that this entity is not providing adequate transparency to Congress or the American people regarding its activities.
—Will Hopkins, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for transparency
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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transparency. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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transparency
noun
trans·par·en·cy
tran(t)s-ˈpar-ən-sē
-ˈper-
plural transparencies
1
: the quality or state of being transparent
2
: a picture or design on glass, thin cloth, paper, or film viewed by shining light through it or by projection
Medical Definition
transparency
noun
trans·par·en·cy
tran(t)s-ˈpar-ən-sē
plural transparencies
: the quality or state of being transparent
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