A transparency is a small piece of photographic film with a frame around it which can be projected onto a screen so that you can see the picture.
2. uncountable noun
Transparency is the quality that an object or substance has when you can see through it.
Cataracts is a condition that affects the transparency of the lenses. [+ of]
Synonyms: clarity, translucency, translucence, clearness More Synonyms of transparency
3. uncountable noun
The transparency of a process, situation, or statement is its quality of being easily understood or recognized, for example because there are no secrets connected with it, or because it is expressed in a clear way.
The Chancellor emphasised his determination to promote openness and transparencyin the Government's economic decision-making. [+ in]
Synonyms: frankness, openness, candour, directness More Synonyms of transparency
More Synonyms of transparency
transparency in British English
(trænsˈpærənsɪ, -ˈpɛər-)
nounWord forms: plural-cies
1. Also called: transparence
the state of being transparent
2. Also called: slide
a positive photograph on a transparent base, usually mounted in a frame or between glass plates. It can be viewed by means of a slide projector
transparency in American English
(trænsˈpɛrənsi; trænsˈpærənsi)
noun
1.
the quality or state of being transparent
: also transˈparence
2. Word forms: pluraltransˈparencies
something transparent; specif., a piece of transparent or translucent material, esp. a positive film or slide, having a picture or design that is visible when light shines through it or that can be projected on a screen
Examples of 'transparency' in a sentence
transparency
The court had complete transparency and full competence in relation to the agreement.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Trying to get full transparency is impossible.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The process lacked transparency and carried a high degree of risk.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
My own denomination insists on transparency and accountability.
Christianity Today (2000)
The outcomes will inform our future work to bring transparency to these relationships.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We stress openness and transparency of the government.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Use only transparency film for this prompt.
Freeman, Michael Collins Complete Guide to Photography (1993)
We have consulted twice on how we could improve transparency.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It is possible that an enforced move to full transparency could prove incendiary.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Software is increasingly sought out to deliver transparency in the process where information has become all important.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He has also promised to increase transparency and accountability at an organisation plagued by allegations of corruption.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Mathematics brings a transparency to these complex systems.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Transparency and openness are absolutely critical to the way our courts run.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Also known as transparency or slide film.
Freeman, Michael Collins Complete Guide to Photography (1993)
This should be part of a wider push by the sport to improve transparency.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
But the only way that transparency will work is if salesmen are likely to be caught if they are disingenuous.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It also means an honesty and transparency of Government that we have not seen for years.
The Sun (2009)
Clarity and transparency can make competition work, but there is still precious little of either.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In some ways, the transparency is commendable.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
While we recognise the importance of making cuts, it is also important to have clarity and transparency on what will be affected.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In other languages
transparency
British English: transparency NOUN
A transparency is a small piece of photographic film which can be projected onto a screen.
...transparencies of masterpieces from her art collection.
American English: transparency
Brazilian Portuguese: transparência
Chinese: 幻灯片
European Spanish: diapositiva
French: diapositive
German: Dia
Italian: diapositiva
Japanese: スライド
Korean: 슬라이드
European Portuguese: transparência
Latin American Spanish: diapositiva
1 (noun)
Definition
a positive photograph on transparent film, usually mounted in a frame or between glass plates, which can be viewed with the use of a slide projector
The first colour photo was a transparency of a tartan ribbon.
Synonyms
photograph
He wants to take some photographs of the house.
slide
exposure
photo
picture
I saw his picture in the paper.
image
All people want to see is an image on the TV screen.
print
a black and white print of the children
plate
The book has 55 colour plates.
still
2 (noun)
Definition
the state of being transparent
It is a condition that affects the transparency of the lenses.
Synonyms
clarity
The first thing to strike me was the incredible clarity of the water.
translucency
translucence
clearness
limpidity
transparence
diaphaneity
filminess
diaphanousness
gauziness
limpidness
pellucidity
pellucidness
sheerness
Opposites
opacity
,
murkiness
,
cloudiness
,
unclearness
3 (noun)
Definition
the state of being transparent
openness and transparency in the government's decision-making
Synonyms
frankness
The reaction to his frankness was hostile.
openness
a relationship based on openness and trust
candour
He spoke with disarming candour about his childhood.
directness
She spoke with a directness that made him blush.
forthrightness
straightforwardness
Opposites
ambiguity
,
vagueness
4 (noun)
Definition
the state of being transparent
the transparency of pricing with the euro
Synonyms
obviousness
explicitness
plainness
distinctness
unambiguousness
apparentness
patentness
perspicuousness
Opposites
obscurity
,
vagueness
,
unclearness
Additional synonyms
in the sense of candour
Definition
honesty and straightforwardness of speech or behaviour
He spoke with disarming candour about his childhood.
Synonyms
honesty,
simplicity,
fairness,
sincerity,
impartiality,
frankness,
directness,
truthfulness,
outspokenness,
forthrightness,
straightforwardness,
ingenuousness,
artlessness,
guilelessness,
openness,
unequivocalness,
naïveté
in the sense of directness
She spoke with a directness that made him blush.
Synonyms
honesty,
candour,
frankness,
sincerity,
plain speaking,
bluntness,
outspokenness,
forthrightness,
straightforwardness
in the sense of distinctness
Synonyms
clearness,
clarity,
sharpness,
lucidity,
vividness,
obviousness,
plainness
Synonyms of 'transparency'
transparency
Explore 'transparency' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of image
Definition
an optical reproduction of an object, formed by the lens of an eye or camera, or by a mirror
All people want to see is an image on the TV screen.
Synonyms
picture,
photo,
photograph,
representation,
reproduction,
snapshot,
TIFF,
JPEG,
avatar,
thumbnail
in the sense of openness
a relationship based on openness and trust
Synonyms
frankness,
honesty,
truthfulness,
naturalness,
bluntness,
forthrightness,
ingenuousness,
artlessness,
guilelessness,
candidness,
freeness,
open-heartedness,
absence of reserve,
candour,
sincerity or sincereness,
unreservedness
in the sense of picture
Definition
a visual representation produced on a surface, such as in a photograph or painting