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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Analysts warn these bundled changes could lead to unexpected costs and complexity, especially if organizations aren’t prepared to manage AI governance and contract transparency.
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Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
On Wednesday, June 25, the department released more details about the shooting in a press release, seemingly in response to the family’s call for transparency.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 June 2025
In response to this low compliance, President Trump issued an executive order in February to enforce radical price transparency, requiring actual prices, not estimates.
—Cynthia A Fisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
In the end, the EWA hopes that its new program will resonate with consumers looking for transparency and traceability in their food and drink.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 June 2025
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Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
On Wednesday, June 25, the department released more details about the shooting in a press release, seemingly in response to the family’s call for transparency.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 June 2025
In response to this low compliance, President Trump issued an executive order in February to enforce radical price transparency, requiring actual prices, not estimates.
—Cynthia A Fisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
In the end, the EWA hopes that its new program will resonate with consumers looking for transparency and traceability in their food and drink.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 June 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 4 Jul. 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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