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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Nearly 60 years after the tragic assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, the American people will, for the first time, have the opportunity to review the federal government’s investigation thanks to @POTUS leadership and commitment to maximum transparency.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Apr. 2025
More transparency and a reduction in red tape surrounding launch and reentry licensing and activity.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The page also accuses federal agencies, including NIH and HHS, of breaking laws and violating rules about transparency and cooperation with Congressional investigation.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
With vigilance, transparency, and cooperation, the industry has a fighting chance to turn down the noise and restore trust in programmatic audio.
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—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Apr. 2025
More transparency and a reduction in red tape surrounding launch and reentry licensing and activity.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The page also accuses federal agencies, including NIH and HHS, of breaking laws and violating rules about transparency and cooperation with Congressional investigation.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
With vigilance, transparency, and cooperation, the industry has a fighting chance to turn down the noise and restore trust in programmatic audio.
Follow me on LinkedIn.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 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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