Definition of transparency Transparency

/tɹænspɛˈɹʌnsi/ - [transperunsee] - trans•par•en•cy

We found 14 definitions of transparency from 7 different sources.

What does transparency mean?

Noun Plural: transparencies
transparency - the quality of being clear and transparent
		transparence, transparentness
		uncloudedness, clarity, clearness free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
transparency - permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
		transparence
		physical phenomenon a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
transparency - picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector
		foil
		ikon, icon, image, picture a conventional religious painting in oil on a small wooden panel; venerated in the Eastern Church
		lantern slide, slide the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it; "his slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill"; "the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope"

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transparency (Noun)
A transparent object.
transparency (Noun)
Specifically, a transparent material with an image on it, that is viewable by shining light through it.
transparency (Noun)
Figuratively openness, degree of accessibility to view.
transparency (Noun)
The quality of being transparent; transparence.

transparency (n.)
The quality or condition of being transparent; transparence.
transparency (n.)
That which is transparent; especially, a picture painted on thin cloth or glass, or impressed on porcelain, or the like, to be viewed by natural or artificial light, which shines through it.

transparency
An openness and willingness to accept public scrutiny that diminishes the capacity for an organisation to practice or harbor deception or deceit.
transparency
A picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector.

transparency
trans-pār′en-si, n. the quality of being transparent: clearness: that which is transparent: a picture on semi-transparent material seen by means of light shining through, a positive picture on glass, to be viewed by transmitted light: a humorous translation of the German title Durchlaucht—also Transpār′ence.—adj. Transpār′ent, that may be distinctly seen through: clear.—adv. Transpār′ently.—n. Transpār′entness. [L. trans, through, parēre, to appear.]