transparency

noun
UK: /trænsˈpærənsi/
US: /trænsˈperənsi/

  1. The quality of being clear and easy to see through.

    1. The window's transparency let sunlight fill the room.
    2. The high transparency of the glass allowed for a clear view of the garden.

  2. The quality of being open, honest, and easy to understand.

    1. We need transparency in our dealings.
    2. The company increased transparency by publishing its financial reports online.

  3. A photographic slide.

    1. He showed us some transparencies from his trip.
    2. The professor used a projector to display the transparencies during the lecture.

Synonyms

clarity candor honesty
transparency adjective

  1. Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.

    1. The bag is transparency so you can see what inside.
    2. The transparent material maintained the transparency of the container's content.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transparency" in English means: The quality of being clear and easy to see through., The quality of being open, honest, and easy to understand., A photographic slide..

The phonetic transcription of "transparency" is /trænsˈpærənsi/ in British English and /trænsˈperənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transparency": clarity, candor, honesty.

Example usage of "transparency": "The window's transparency let sunlight fill the room.". More examples on the page.