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transparency

/tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/noun4 syllables

Transparency means: the quality of being clear and transparent.

Synonyms for transparency3

noun, as in the quality of being clear and transparent

transparence, transparentness

noun, as in permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation

transparence

noun, as in picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector

Opposites of transparency

opacity

What does transparency mean?3

noun

1

the quality of being clear and transparent

2

permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation

3

picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Transparency in a sentence

  • Candidness and transparency, information and communication are the basis of mutual trust.al_ex_an_der
  • A democracy requires accountability, and accountability requires transparency.Hybrid
  • Algeria has demonstrated commendable strides towards promoting transparency, accountability, and democratic principles.always
  • Algeria isn't a haven of transparency and democracy.Amastan
  • I thought transparency was part of our agreement.Nuel
  • The scientists will carefully explicate each step of the experiment for transparency.rul
  • Rwanda consistently ranks well for ease of doing business and transparency.The_World_Factbook
  • Algeria is taking steps to improve transparency in the bidding process for public projects.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of transparency

as a noun

plural
transparencies