1. the quality of being transparent; the state of allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen
2. openness and honesty in communication, decision-making, or business practices
3. a positive photographic image on transparent material, especially for projection

Examples

• The transparency of the glass allowed us to see clearly through the window.
• The company’s financial transparency helped build trust with investors.
• Government transparency is essential for a healthy democracy.
• The teacher used transparencies to display the lesson on the overhead projector.
• The water’s transparency revealed the colorful fish swimming below.
• Voters demanded more transparency in the election process.
• The plastic wrap’s transparency made it easy to see the food inside.