C1nounformalpoliticsbusiness
US/trænsˈper.ən.si/
UK/trænsˈpær.ən.si/
an honest and open way of working, so that people can see how decisions are made and money is spent
In context
Citizens are demanding more transparency about how public money is spent.
The new rules aim to increase transparency in the way judges are appointed.
A lack of transparency has damaged trust in the charity.
Words that go with transparency
noun + preposition
- lack of transparencyCritics pointed to a lack of transparency in the tender process.
adjective + noun
- greater transparencyShareholders called for greater transparency on executive pay.
- financial transparencyFinancial transparency is required of every political party.
verb + noun
- increase transparencyPublishing the contracts online will increase transparency.
noun + noun
- transparency and accountabilityThe new mayor promised transparency and accountability in city hall.