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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Cavender, a longtime real estate developer who had previously supported Ross, emerged as his strongest challenger, criticizing the mayor and city council over recent property tax increases and calling for more transparency and a different approach to budgeting.
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Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Their representation of a Venezuelan business did not require them to file papers under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, a transparency law dating back to 1938, the lawyers claimed.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The report detailed several proposals to alter city governance, with the goal of improving City Hall and enhancing accountability and transparency.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
The five-minute survey asks users what their priorities are, including options such as toll pricing, environmental impact, safety, transparency from project leaders and impact to home values and business.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
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Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Their representation of a Venezuelan business did not require them to file papers under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, a transparency law dating back to 1938, the lawyers claimed.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The report detailed several proposals to alter city governance, with the goal of improving City Hall and enhancing accountability and transparency.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
The five-minute survey asks users what their priorities are, including options such as toll pricing, environmental impact, safety, transparency from project leaders and impact to home values and business.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
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 3 May. 2026.
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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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