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
Synonyms
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 on the Web
In our city there have been calls lately for better transparency.
—
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
Organizations including labor unions and consumer advocacy groups are pulling for more transparency from companies and greater legal recourse for citizens to sue over AI discrimination.
—Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
The Texas Legislative Black Caucus condemned the decision and the Texas NAACP released a statement asking for transparency from university officials and more information about the terminations.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
The fortified street façade gives way to radical transparency.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
In the meantime, the Observer and other news outlets that care about government transparency will keep knocking on the door.
—Taylor Batten, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
The report was released as a part of the Nevada Secretary of State's effort to increase transparency with the office's election integrity efforts as the office continues to receive a large volume of complaints alleging election fraud.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2024
Why do some folks in the workplace expect transparency but don’t extend the same to team members?
—Roxane Gay, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Fenceline monitoring for six toxic air pollutants — ethylene oxide, chloroprene, vinyl chloride, benzene, 1,3-butadiene and ethylene dichloride — will be crucial to ensure accountability and transparency, Simms and other advocates said.
—Matthew Daly, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2024
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
Organizations including labor unions and consumer advocacy groups are pulling for more transparency from companies and greater legal recourse for citizens to sue over AI discrimination.
—Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
The Texas Legislative Black Caucus condemned the decision and the Texas NAACP released a statement asking for transparency from university officials and more information about the terminations.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
The fortified street façade gives way to radical transparency.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
In the meantime, the Observer and other news outlets that care about government transparency will keep knocking on the door.
—Taylor Batten, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
The report was released as a part of the Nevada Secretary of State's effort to increase transparency with the office's election integrity efforts as the office continues to receive a large volume of complaints alleging election fraud.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2024
Why do some folks in the workplace expect transparency but don’t extend the same to team members?
—Roxane Gay, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Fenceline monitoring for six toxic air pollutants — ethylene oxide, chloroprene, vinyl chloride, benzene, 1,3-butadiene and ethylene dichloride — will be crucial to ensure accountability and transparency, Simms and other advocates said.
—Matthew Daly, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transparency. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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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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