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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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
At issue is not just one defendant’s case, but the department’s broader challenge of maintaining transparency and public confidence while handling matters that intersect with the president and the Capitol riot.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Both candidates have focused on issues such as government transparency, housing, everyday affordability concerns in the pricey state, and energy systems, as the Garden State continues at the epicenter of the windmill debate.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
These capabilities are essential for a global fashion player like H&M Group, where transparency, fiber performance, and reliable supply are crucial to integrating recycled materials, the recycling firm stated.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transparency. Accessed 4 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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