transparency

noun

trans·​par·​en·​cy tran(t)s-ˈper-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce transparency (audio)
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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Janssen believes the top two needs of the school district are retaining teachers and staff, but also financial transparency. Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024 Its smart contracts automate transaction execution, ensuring security and transparency. Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Regulation and Musk There’s more transparency, though, around how Musk stands to benefit from Trump’s regulatory posture. David Ingram, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024 Many states cannot begin counting mail-in ballots until Election Day itself, which could prolong the wait for results and stir concerns about transparency and fairness. Time Staff, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for transparency 

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of transparency was in 1591

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Cite this Entry

“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transparency. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

transparency

noun
trans·​par·​en·​cy tran(t)s-ˈpar-ən-sē How to pronounce transparency (audio)
-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 How to pronounce transparency (audio)
plural transparencies
: the quality or state of being transparent

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