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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And pardons issued in conjunction with a case involving presidents or their family members should trigger the release of all relevant investigative materials to Congress, to ensure greater public transparency.
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Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
The Pentagon said in a report last year that China is expanding its nuclear warhead production infrastructure and may be preparing to operate its Lop Nur test site year-round, raising concerns about the lack of transparency in its testing activities.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Bring your perspective—clarity, transparency, and emotional intelligence—to make wealth conversations collaborative and values-driven.
—Massy Williams, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
Monslow said his Sacred Leaf locations maintain COAs (certificates of analysis that verify lab testing and cannabinoid levels), clear labeling and batch tracking — measures designed to demonstrate transparency and accountability to customers.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
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Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
The Pentagon said in a report last year that China is expanding its nuclear warhead production infrastructure and may be preparing to operate its Lop Nur test site year-round, raising concerns about the lack of transparency in its testing activities.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Bring your perspective—clarity, transparency, and emotional intelligence—to make wealth conversations collaborative and values-driven.
—Massy Williams, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
Monslow said his Sacred Leaf locations maintain COAs (certificates of analysis that verify lab testing and cannabinoid levels), clear labeling and batch tracking — measures designed to demonstrate transparency and accountability to customers.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 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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