Transparency

/trænsˈpær.ən.si/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of being done in an open way without secrets.

The company prided itself on transparency in its financial reporting.

The state of being transparent; clear, easily seen through.

The transparency of the water allowed us to see the fish swimming below.

The degree to which a substance allows light to pass through.

The transparency of the glass was crucial for the architectural design.

From Latin 'transparens', meaning 'to show through'.

glass transparency

A term used to describe the degree to which an object allows light to pass through.

transparency in business

Refers to the openness of business operations and practices to stakeholders.

government transparency

The principle that government operations should be conducted openly, with accessibility to information.

opaque

Not able to be seen through; not transparent.

clarity

The quality of being coherent and understandable.

visibility

The state of being able to see or be seen.

To be upfront or honest about something.

In this meeting, let's keep it transparent and share our real opinions.

A level of openness that is expected in organizations.

The new policy aims for transparency, meaning no hidden agendas.