Clearance: meaning, definitions and examples

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clearance

 

[ ˈklɪərəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

security

Clearance refers to the level of authorization needed to access certain information or enter specific areas. It is often used in the context of security checks and government agencies.

Synonyms

access, authorization, permission

Examples of usage

  • Employees must undergo background checks to obtain security clearances.
  • Only individuals with the proper clearance are allowed in the restricted area.
Context #2 | Noun

sales

Clearance can also refer to a sale or discount on merchandise to clear out inventory. It is commonly seen in retail stores to make room for new products.

Synonyms

discount, markdown, sale

Examples of usage

  • The store is having a clearance sale to make space for the new collection.
  • All items on clearance are marked down by 50%.

Translations

Translations of the word "clearance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 autorização

🇮🇳 अनुमति

🇩🇪 Genehmigung

🇮🇩 izin

🇺🇦 дозвіл

🇵🇱 zezwolenie

🇯🇵 許可 (きょか)

🇫🇷 autorisation

🇪🇸 autorización

🇹🇷 izin

🇰🇷 허가 (허가)

🇸🇦 تصريح

🇨🇿 povolení

🇸🇰 povolenie

🇨🇳 许可 (xǔkě)

🇸🇮 dovoljenje

🇮🇸 leyfi

🇰🇿 рұқсат

🇬🇪 ნებართვა

🇦🇿 icazə

🇲🇽 autorización

Etymology

The word 'clearance' originated from the verb 'clear' in the early 18th century, with the sense of 'making clear or unobstructed'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to authorization, sales, and discounts.

See also: clarity, clear, clearing, clearly, clearness, unclear, unclearly, unclearness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,749 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.