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
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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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Authoritarian rivals of the United States thrive in countries where governance, transparency, and accountability are weak, making support for democracy all the more important.
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Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
Lam, a long time Milpitas resident, is hoping to promote public safety in the city and wants to prioritize financial transparency and accountability on the council.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
By protecting consumers’ right to transparency and information, leaders can ensure their AI strategies withstand the test of time—and the increasingly brutal battle for trust.
—Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Gifford says her work is more focused on transparency rather than partisanship.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
Lam, a long time Milpitas resident, is hoping to promote public safety in the city and wants to prioritize financial transparency and accountability on the council.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
By protecting consumers’ right to transparency and information, leaders can ensure their AI strategies withstand the test of time—and the increasingly brutal battle for trust.
—Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Gifford says her work is more focused on transparency rather than partisanship.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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 22 Nov. 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
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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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