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clearance

clea·rance

UK/ˈklɪə̯.ɹəns/ US/ˈkʰlɪə̯.ɹəns] ~ [ˈkʰlɪə̯.ɹn̩s/ fairly common

noun

1.

the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them

2.
3.

permission to proceed

  • “the plane was given clearance to land”

Origin

From clear + -ance.

Phrases

  • clearance hole
  • clearance rate
  • clearance sale
  • clearance space
  • clearance time
  • customs clearance
  • ground clearance
  • L clearance

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