Word
transparently
Phoneticstrans·par·ent·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/tɹænˈspɛɹəntɫi/
UK/tɹænspˈæɹəntli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a clear and open way, with nothing hidden. You use it when someone shares information honestly so people can see what is happening.
adv. in a way that makes motives, methods, or information fully visible, without concealment or ambiguity. Often describes open communication or decision-making in business and governance.
Examples
“She speaks transparently about money problems.”
“The school explains its fees transparently so parents understand exactly what they pay for each term.”
“The committee operated transparently, publishing minutes and voting records that allowed citizens to trace how each difficult budget decision had been reached.”
Examples
simple
“She speaks transparently about money problems.”
contextual
“The school explains its fees transparently so parents understand exactly what they pay for each term.”
complex
“The committee operated transparently, publishing minutes and voting records that allowed citizens to trace how each difficult budget decision had been reached.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “transparently” in context.
Verb
01. act transparently
“It is vital for the committee to act transparently during the selection process.”
verb + adv
02. communicate transparently
“The board needs to communicate transparently with shareholders about the recent losses.”
verb + adv
03. disclose transparently
“The company failed to disclose transparently its ties to the lobbying group.”
verb + adv
04. operate transparently
“The charity has pledged to operate transparently to regain public trust.”
verb + adv
05. report transparently
“All government departments are now required to report transparently on their spending.”
verb + adv
06. be managed transparently
“The pension fund must be managed transparently to protect the contributors.”
07. conduct business transparently
“We strive to conduct business transparently in every market we enter.”
08. share information transparently
“The platform allows users to share information transparently across the network.”
Usage
Typically placed after the verb it modifies ('act transparently') or before an adjective ('transparently clear').
Real-World Examples
“What might we discover if we wrestled with these complexities openly and transparently to understand which feral species might have conservation value?” “The local media seem strangely willing to share their voluminous stash of damning evidence; a transparently staged mutiny among the townsfolk fires up Kramer and Pembrock just as they’re out of leads.” “Kurzweil presents the data transparently, challenging critics to assess the analysis rather than respond intuitively to the surprising conclusion.” Word family
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ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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