transparency

noun

trans·​par·​en·​cy tran(t)s-ˈper-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce transparency (audio)
plural transparencies
Synonyms of transparency
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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Effective communication demands precision, transparency, and a focus on preventable interventions like vaccination, which offers 97% protection. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 While there may be dissent about how much transparency is the right amount, no one thinks Warsh is going to deliver a lot of it Friday. — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026 Tempe already cut off automatic data sharing with other law enforcement agencies earlier in August and launched a public transparency portal, which will now be discontinued. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 These publications provide guidance on legislative procedure and ensure consistency, transparency, and rigor in parliamentary analysis. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transparency

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of transparency was in 1591

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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transparency. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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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

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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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