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transparency

intermediateB2

/trænsˈpɛrənsi/ · trans-par-en-cy

The quality of being clear, open, and honest in communication, allowing others to see through to the truth.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being clear, open, and honest in communication, allowing others to see through to the truth.

صاف، کھلا، اور ایماندار ہونے کی خصوصیت، جو دوسروں کو حقیقت کو دیکھنے کی اجازت دیتی ہے۔

شفافیت

shaffafiyat

Formal: کھل کر بیان کرنا

Synonyms

clarityopennesshonestyصاف گوئیکھلاؤکھلے پن

Antonyms

opacitysecrecymysteryعدم شفافیترازداریپوشیدہ

Common Collocations

  • transparency in government
  • transparency in communication
  • operational transparency

Example Sentences

The company's transparency about its financial situation builds trust with investors.

کمپنی کی مالی صورتحال کے بارے میں شفافیت سرمایہ کاروں کے ساتھ اعتماد پیدا کرتی ہے۔

Company ki maali soorat-e-haal ke bare mein shaffafiyat sarmayadaroon ke sath aitmaad paida karti hai.

Transparency in the decision-making process is crucial for a healthy democracy.

فیصلہ سازی کے عمل میں شفافیت ایک صحت مند جمہوریت کے لیے بہت اہم ہے۔

Faisla sazi ke amal mein shaffafiyat aik sehat mand jamhooriat ke liye bohat ahem hai.

She appreciated the transparency of the information provided to her.

اس نے فراہم کردہ معلومات کی شفافیت کی ستائش کی۔

Us ne faraham kardah maloomat ki shaffafiyat ki sataish ki.

Easily Confused With

clarity:While both terms imply clear understanding, 'transparency' specifically relates to openness and honesty.

Word Family

transparent
adjectiveشفاف
transparently
adverbشفاف طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of transparency as 'seeing through' something clearly.

Imagine a clear glass allowing you to see the objects behind it without distortion.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "transparens" — to shine through

First known use: 14th century

The word 'transparency' has evolved from the Latin 'transparens', which means 'to shine through'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to clarity and openness.