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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Its platform includes improving transparency, preserving open space, collaborating with other local governments to avoid duplicative services and being fiscally responsible.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Removing body cameras could reduce oversight and transparency, potentially undermining public confidence in border enforcement operations.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Many scams are designed to exploit this lack of transparency, leaving victims with little chance of recovering their money once it’s gone.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
From revolutionizing customer support and education to streamlining industry-specific workflows and fostering transparency in AI decision-making, these innovators are pushing boundaries and creating impactful solutions.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Removing body cameras could reduce oversight and transparency, potentially undermining public confidence in border enforcement operations.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Many scams are designed to exploit this lack of transparency, leaving victims with little chance of recovering their money once it’s gone.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
From revolutionizing customer support and education to streamlining industry-specific workflows and fostering transparency in AI decision-making, these innovators are pushing boundaries and creating impactful solutions.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 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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