transparency

noun
trans·​par·​en·​cy | \ tran(t)s-ˈper-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce transparency (audio) \
plural transparencies

Definition 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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The company canceled its quarterly earnings call, adding to his frustrations about its transparency. Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, "Deal to sell Woburn font company is not the type this investor likes," 21 Aug. 2019 The difference between these partisan outlets and more traditional forms of media is – besides the content – a level of transparency. cleveland.com, "More economic uncertainty with tariffs, steelworker layoffs and angry farmers: The Flyover," 21 Aug. 2019 On August 7th Paraguay’s government named Mr Blanco, the engineering professor, to Itaipu’s governing council, in a show of transparency. The Economist, "A secret hydropower deal with Brazil causes a political crisis in Paraguay," 18 Aug. 2019 But according to a company source familiar with the project, Woke is in fact part of a counter-terror program funded by the British government -- raising ethical questions about transparency in such online initiatives. Tara John And Vasco Cotovio, CNN, "'Woke' news platform aimed at young Muslims is actually a secret UK counter-terror program," 16 Aug. 2019 Reached by phone Thursday afternoon, Burton said the letter was written in the interest of government transparency and was not motivated by politics. Morgan Cook, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego residents allege wrongdoing by campaign for Assemblyman Todd Gloria," 15 Aug. 2019 Learning that will take time and a level of transparency that the Kremlin has not yet been able to meet. Simon Shuster / Berlin, Time, "What a Deadly Nuclear Explosion In Russia Tells Us About the World's New Arms Race," 14 Aug. 2019 Watts makes clear the issue wasn’t about transparency, but about studying the evaluation and analyzing that data. Ivana Hrynkiw | Ihrynkiw@al.com, al, "‘I have enough confidence for all of us’: UAB’s Ray Watts tells his story," 11 Aug. 2019 In honor of transparency, Reebok brought in a custom ice rink, which ended up being the highlight of the event. James Love, Essence, "Reebok Cools Down New York City With A Pop-Up Ice Rink To Debut It’s Alter The Icons ‘TRANSPARENCY’ Collection," 2 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of transparency

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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More Definitions for transparency

transparency

noun

English Language Learners Definition of transparency

: the quality that makes it possible to see through something
: the quality that makes something obvious or easy to understand
: a piece of thin, clear plastic with pictures or words printed on it that can be viewed on a large screen by shining light through it

transparency

noun
trans·​par·​en·​cy | \ trans-ˈper-ən-sē How to pronounce transparency (audio) \
plural transparencies

Kids Definition of transparency

1 : the quality or state of being transparent
2 : a picture or design on glass or film that can be viewed by shining a light through it

transparency

noun
trans·​par·​en·​cy | \ tran(t)s-ˈpar-ən-sē How to pronounce transparency (audio) \
plural transparencies

Medical Definition of transparency

: the quality or state of being transparent

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