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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This safeguards against model drift, bias and false positives, ensuring transparency and accountability where errors can have life-altering or mission-critical consequences.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
However, on Tuesday, Public Citizen co-President Robert Weissman issued a statement urging more transparency so that parents can prepare for potential risks.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025
One of the most refreshing aspects of Blues management and ownership is their transparency with reporters and fans.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Federal rules to modify prior authorization that were introduced by the first Trump administration and finalized by the Biden administration are set to take effect next year, with the aim of streamlining the process, reducing wait times, and improving transparency.
—Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
However, on Tuesday, Public Citizen co-President Robert Weissman issued a statement urging more transparency so that parents can prepare for potential risks.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025
One of the most refreshing aspects of Blues management and ownership is their transparency with reporters and fans.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Federal rules to modify prior authorization that were introduced by the first Trump administration and finalized by the Biden administration are set to take effect next year, with the aim of streamlining the process, reducing wait times, and improving transparency.
—Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 16 June 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 20 Jun. 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
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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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