Difference between Transparency and Accountability

What is the difference between Transparency and Accountability?

Transparency as a noun is a transparent object. while Accountability as a noun is the state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account; accountableness; responsible for; answerable for.

Transparency

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a transparent object. specifically, a transparent material with an image on it, that is viewable by shining light through it. the quality of being transparent; transparence.

Accountability

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account; accountableness; responsible for; answerable for.The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds. The person having this obligation may or may not have actual possession of the property, documents, or funds. Accountability is concerned primarily with records, while responsibility is concerned primarily with custody, care, and safekeeping. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms)

Example sentence: Accountability in friendship is the equivalent of love without strategy.

We hope you now know whether to use Transparency or Accountability in your sentence.

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