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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Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Lam said that Vietnam recognizes that competition among countries is a reality of international relations, but highlighted that competition must be bounded by law, guided by transparency, and exercised with restraint.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 May 2026
As a board member, Rivas also has pushed for more budget transparency related to high-cost district contracts.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Prior to the hearing, lawmakers from both parties have expressed frustrations over the lack of transparency in the process.
—Philip Wang, Time, 29 May 2026
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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transparency. Accessed 2 Jun. 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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