transparency

[ trans-pair-uhn-see, -par- ]

noun

, plural trans·par·en·cies.

1. Also trans·parence. the quality or state of being transparent.
2. something transparent, especially a picture, design, or the like on glass or some translucent substance, made visible by light shining through from behind.
3. Photography.
   1. the proportion of the light that is passed through the emulsion on an area of a photographic image.
   2. a photographic print on a clear base for viewing by transmitted light.

transparency

/ -ˈpɛər-; trænsˈpærənsɪ /

noun

1. Also calledtransparence the state of being transparent
2. Also calledslide a positive photograph on a transparent base, usually mounted in a frame or between glass plates. It can be viewed by means of a slide projector

Other Words From

• nontrans·parence noun
• nontrans·paren·cy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of transparency¹

From the Medieval Latin word trānspārentia, dating back to 1585–95. See transparent, -ency

Example Sentences

Ramaswamy and Musk’s bid for “maximum transparency” will also likely include straight-up lying about what various government offices do.

From Slate

Sir David says he expects “absolute transparency” about what students are getting in return for fees, whether on contact hours or important services such as mental health support.

From BBC

Platforms would qualify for immunity only if the companies “meet high standards of neutrality, transparency, fairness and nondiscrimination,” Trump said.

From Los Angeles Times

Motoring industry experts have raised concerns that, without transparency around the reasons for ban exceptions, safety and trust in the system could be compromised.

From BBC

Steve Gooding, director of motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, added "more transparency" was needed for "collective safety" and "public confidence".

From BBC

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