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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The ethics commission says that raises transparency issues that can undermine the public’s trust in government and that other funding mechanisms should be used to pay for business trip not underwritten by taxpayers.
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Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
When there is more transparency and objectivity around workplace practices, this can lessen the likelihood of employees leaning on their own personal biases to make workplace decisions.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
That would give the president free reign to create entities to get around transparency laws, CREW told the Supreme Court.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 May 2025
The watchdog group filed its suit in February, criticizing DOGE's broad influence and lack of transparency, citing involvement in shutting down USAID and slashing government contracts.
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gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
When there is more transparency and objectivity around workplace practices, this can lessen the likelihood of employees leaning on their own personal biases to make workplace decisions.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
That would give the president free reign to create entities to get around transparency laws, CREW told the Supreme Court.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 May 2025
The watchdog group filed its suit in February, criticizing DOGE's broad influence and lack of transparency, citing involvement in shutting down USAID and slashing government contracts.
—Anna Commander
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 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 31 May. 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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