transparency
noun
Simple meaning
Being open about how decisions are made, so others can see what is happening.
Pronunciation
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transpehruhnseeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
tɹænsˈpɛɹənsi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The quality of being clear and transparent
uncountable
Openness; accessibility to scrutiny.
Picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: The quality of being clear and transparent
Used this way, transparency is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Clear and precise
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use transparency
- “The company promised full transparency regarding their finances.”
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Synonyms
Sense: being clear and transparent
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