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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With the value of full transparency now properly understood, all that has changed.
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
But that still represented a significant profit for the Glazers at very little cost in terms of transparency.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
The city-state scored high marks in economic prosperity, government transparency, and quality education.
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In a separate action, Peters and several Senate colleagues in February called for an immediate pause on DOGE's operations in federal agencies, citing concerns over legality, transparency, and potential misuse of authority.
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
But that still represented a significant profit for the Glazers at very little cost in terms of transparency.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
The city-state scored high marks in economic prosperity, government transparency, and quality education.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025
In a separate action, Peters and several Senate colleagues in February called for an immediate pause on DOGE's operations in federal agencies, citing concerns over legality, transparency, and potential misuse of authority.
—Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 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 19 May. 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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