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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Their demand for transparency is eliminating predatory practices.
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Nick Molnar, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
The city’s Home Appraisal Bias Program is working to increase diversity of local appraisers, enhance appraisal transparency and educate consumers.
—Gregory Squires, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
Indiana’s transparency portal shows MDwise has received more than $300 million over the last three fiscal years.
—Tom Davies, IndyStar, 13 Nov. 2025
That compromise has become popular in states such as Georgia and Michigan, where data transparency is under review.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
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Nick Molnar, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
The city’s Home Appraisal Bias Program is working to increase diversity of local appraisers, enhance appraisal transparency and educate consumers.
—Gregory Squires, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
Indiana’s transparency portal shows MDwise has received more than $300 million over the last three fiscal years.
—Tom Davies, IndyStar, 13 Nov. 2025
That compromise has become popular in states such as Georgia and Michigan, where data transparency is under review.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transparency. Accessed 17 Nov. 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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