"clearance" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈklɪərən(t)s/ [UK], /ˈklɪrən(t)s/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clearance.wav [UK] Forms: clearance [singular], clearances [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Clearance is the process of getting official permission for something.
    Sense id: simple-clearance-en-noun-MmuTAXLZ
  2. Clearance is the permission for an aircraft to take off or land.
    Sense id: simple-clearance-en-noun-LmeGFRie
  3. Clearance is a period when goods are sold cheaply to make space for new goods.
    Sense id: simple-clearance-en-noun-Xm2-L11s
  4. Clearance is the space between two objects so that one can move without touching the other.
    Sense id: simple-clearance-en-noun-2dp0oEOp
  5. Clearance is the process of removing unwanted materials. Synonyms: removal
    Sense id: simple-clearance-en-noun-QcvcMe1h
  6. Clearance is the process that a cheque has to go through before the person who deposits it can use the money.
    Sense id: simple-clearance-en-noun-fiR~Dulh
  7. A clearance is the action of getting a ball away from your goal.
    Sense id: simple-clearance-en-noun-VIbefSxS Categories (other): Sports
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