transparency

/trænˈspɛrənsi/
noun
  1. The quality of being easy to see through; the state of being transparent.
    • The transparency of the ice made it look like a sheet of glass.
    • We tested the transparency of different fabrics by holding them up to the light.
    • The new smartphone screen has excellent transparency and brightness.
  2. Openness and honesty in actions, decisions, or information, especially in business or government.
    • Transparency in the hiring process helps build trust with applicants.
    • Citizens demanded transparency from their elected officials.
    • The company promised greater transparency in its financial reporting.
  3. A photographic slide or image on a clear film, especially one used in a projector.
    • The teacher used a transparency on the overhead projector to show a map.
    • The presentation included several color transparencies of the building plans.
    • We scanned the old transparencies to save them as digital files.
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