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Definition transparency in British English

transparency noun

noun
/trænsˈpærənsi/
1

a small piece of film in a frame that you shine light through in order to show the image on a screen

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1.1

a sheet of plastic with writing or pictures on it that you shine light through in order to show the writing or pictures on a large screen

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2

the state or quality of being clear or thin enough to see through

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3

an honest way of doing things that allows other people to know exactly what you are doing

Example

Parents are demanding greater transparency in the selection process.

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Definition transparency in British English