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
Synonyms
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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Greater transparency about both the disingenuous arguments made by anti-ESG advocates, as well as greater awareness of the market-beating returns of gap-closing investments, can keep pensions from becoming a game of political football.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2024
Increased transparency is key to quickly identifying and mitigating potential disruptions, so that supply chains remain adaptable and responsive.
—Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Glass and transparency were favored for contemporary elements such as continuous glass roofs, the patio and awnings, as well as a bridge between buildings.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
But the secret payments lay bare how susceptible the new media ecosystem is to infiltration, where independent creators operate with few guardrails and little transparency.
—Jon Passantino, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2024
Increased transparency is key to quickly identifying and mitigating potential disruptions, so that supply chains remain adaptable and responsive.
—Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Glass and transparency were favored for contemporary elements such as continuous glass roofs, the patio and awnings, as well as a bridge between buildings.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
But the secret payments lay bare how susceptible the new media ecosystem is to infiltration, where independent creators operate with few guardrails and little transparency.
—Jon Passantino, CNN, 13 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 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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