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transparency

/tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ noun C1
  1. The quality of being transparent. (uncountable)
  2. Openness; accessibility to scrutiny. (uncountable)
  3. A transparent artwork, viewable by shining light through it. (countable)
  4. A translucent film-like material with an image imprinted on it, viewable by shining light through it. (countable)
  5. Something transparent. (countable)
  6. Sufficient accuracy to make the compressed result perceptually indistinguishable from the uncompressed input. (countable, uncountable)

Plural transparencies

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“From their lightness and transparency, I should imagine that they are soluble in water,” I remarked.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 71 · B2
Then the figure, from whom she could not detach her eyes, and who appeared more protecting than menacing, took the glass, and walking towards the night-light held it up, as if to test its transparency.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 992 · C1
In the United States, the debate surrounding gratuities typically centers on a delicate balance between fairness and transparency.
The Tipping Question, p. 1 · C1
As digital payment systems continue to evolve, the conversation about fair compensation and consumer transparency remains highly relevant.
The Tipping Question, p. 1 · C1

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