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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Jordan Wood, a former congressional aide, jumped into the race early on a platform of transparency.
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Critics of Microsoft's handling of this case say that, among other things, its responsibility for ensuring the security of its Root Certificate Program includes checking the transparency logs.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Some Republicans, including Greene, have pushed for more transparency around the case in the months since.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
From my experience, the most successful businesses are those where leaders focus on accountability, transparency, learning and culture as key drivers of growth.
—Gabriel Shaoolian, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Critics of Microsoft's handling of this case say that, among other things, its responsibility for ensuring the security of its Root Certificate Program includes checking the transparency logs.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Some Republicans, including Greene, have pushed for more transparency around the case in the months since.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
From my experience, the most successful businesses are those where leaders focus on accountability, transparency, learning and culture as key drivers of growth.
—Gabriel Shaoolian, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for transparency
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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transparency. Accessed 8 Sep. 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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