clearance

[ˈklɪərəns]

clearance Definition

  • 1the act or process of removing things or people, especially from a place
  • 2official permission that is given to somebody before they are allowed to see secret information or enter a restricted area
  • 3the amount of space between two objects or surfaces

Using clearance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clearance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police ordered the clearance of the building.

  • Example

    He was granted security clearance to access confidential documents.

  • Example

    The truck couldn't fit under the bridge due to low clearance.

  • Example

    The plane had to maintain a minimum clearance of 500 feet from the mountain.

clearance Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with clearance

  • a sale in which goods are sold at reduced prices to clear out old stock

    Example

    I got this shirt for half price at the clearance sale.

  • official permission given to somebody before they are allowed to see secret information or enter a restricted area

    Example

    He applied for security clearance to work on the classified project.

  • permission given to an aircraft to take off, fly in a particular direction, and land

    Example

    The pilot received clearance from the control tower to take off.

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Summary: clearance in Brief

The term 'clearance' [ˈklɪərəns] refers to the act of removing things or people from a place, official permission to access restricted areas or information, and the amount of space between two objects or surfaces. It can be used in phrases like 'clearance sale' and 'security clearance.'

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