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
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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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Amid such rapid growth and expansion, the company never lost sight of its values and commitment to transparency and sustainability.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Maryland’s approach to youth justice should be grounded in ethical integrity, transparency and collaboration.
—Philip Caldwell, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
This lack of transparency has jeopardized the integrity of the NTSB investigation and tarnished the reputation of city employees who are entitled to due process and presumption of innocence.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
Best practices would also demand standardization on key points such as transparency and data privacy.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2025
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Maryland’s approach to youth justice should be grounded in ethical integrity, transparency and collaboration.
—Philip Caldwell, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
This lack of transparency has jeopardized the integrity of the NTSB investigation and tarnished the reputation of city employees who are entitled to due process and presumption of innocence.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
Best practices would also demand standardization on key points such as transparency and data privacy.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transparency. Accessed 24 Jan. 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
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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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