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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Janssen believes the top two needs of the school district are retaining teachers and staff, but also financial transparency.
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Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
Its smart contracts automate transaction execution, ensuring security and transparency.
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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.
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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
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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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