Meaning & use
Clearance
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The act of removing obstructions, or authorization to proceed with a restricted activity, or the space between two objects.
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The truck driver checked the bridge's height clearance before proceeding.
The pilot received clearance from air traffic control to land.
A note on using this word
Widely used across contexts: aviation clearance, security clearance, retail clearance sales, and physical clearance between objects.
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2. noun
A sale of goods at reduced prices to clear out stock.
She bought a winter coat during the store's clearance sale.
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