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transparency in business

/trænsˈpærənsi ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/ · trans·pa·ren·cy in bus·i·ness
noun phrase
  1. The practice of being open, accountable, and clear about operations, decisions, and financial information within a company. Investors praised the firm for its transparency in business, noting the detailed quarterly reports and open board meetings.
Did you know? The phrase surged in popularity after the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002, which mandated greater financial transparency for publicly traded companies.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Aug 20, 2026