Definition of transparency
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.
Recent Examples of transparency from the Web
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Cauffman applauded the board's decision for transparency, which allows everyone, including the project's opponents, to be on the same board.
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In the past, China has argued against rigorous transparency standards to review nations’ progress.
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Demand for greater transparency in pricing and fees has helped accelerate the shift, along with banks’ efforts to cut staff and lower costs more broadly since the global financial crisis.
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Sheldon has said that report demonstrates his commitment to transparency and to improving on deficiencies.
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There were reports Serraglio would take over Jardim’s previous position as transparency minister, but Temer had not confirmed that.
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President Barack Obama praised the cameras as a marker of trust and transparency between the public and the police.
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Nearly a dozen other bills to widen government transparency also flamed out this session, most of which were left to die in committees.
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Do Trump and Kushner take art too seriously—or transparency not seriously enough?
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First Known Use of transparency
1591
TRANSPARENCY Defined for Kids
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transparencies
1 : the quality or state of being transparent
2 : a picture or design on glass or film that can be viewed by shining a light through it
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playMedical Definition of transparency
transparencies
: the quality or state of being transparent
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