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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Massive billionaire funding in the race from artificial intelligence interests operated largely outside public awareness, with super PACs spending enormous sums while deliberately avoiding transparency about their true policy priorities, particularly regarding AI regulation[1].
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Woods said his priorities are government transparency and efficiency; public safety and mental health infrastructure; and economic stability and cost of living.
—Rachel Royster
updated March 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
But operating levies are subject to a framework designed to ensure transparency and accountability.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
In February, Congress passed legislation that ended the partial federal government shutdown and also contained provisions addressing PBM transparency and business practices.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Woods said his priorities are government transparency and efficiency; public safety and mental health infrastructure; and economic stability and cost of living.
—Rachel Royster
updated March 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
But operating levies are subject to a framework designed to ensure transparency and accountability.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
In February, Congress passed legislation that ended the partial federal government shutdown and also contained provisions addressing PBM transparency and business practices.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transparency. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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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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