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UK//ˈklɪərəns//US//ˈklɪr.əns//

Meaning of Clearance

The act of removing items or gaining approval.

In simple words: A process to remove or get rid of things.

Clearance in a sentence

  • The store announced a massive clearance to make room for new inventory.
  • We need to get clearance from the city to start the construction.
  • Items marked for clearance were incredibly discounted.
  • The clearance of old files helped us organize the office better.
  • He was excited to find clearance sales at his favorite store.

How to use Clearance

Used in business for sales events and in legal contexts for approvals. Avoid informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

clearance + object

Memory hint

Think of 'clear the way' for removal or space creation.

Related words

Collocations with Clearance

  • clearance sale
  • customs clearance
  • security clearance
  • clearance process

Synonyms for Clearance

Opposites of Clearance

  • obstruction
  • blockage
  • congestion

Common mistakes with Clearance

  • Confused with 'clearance sale' which is specific to sales events.
  • Used incorrectly as a verb.
  • Assumed to mean only physical removal.

Compare Clearance with Removal, Disposal, Sale

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Frequently asked questions about Clearance

What does Clearance mean?

A process to remove or get rid of things.

What is the definition of Clearance?

The act of removing items or gaining approval.

How do you use Clearance in a sentence?

The store announced a massive clearance to make room for new inventory.

Can you give another example of Clearance?

We need to get clearance from the city to start the construction.

What are synonyms for Clearance?

Common alternatives include removal, disposal, emptiness, authorization, sale.

What is the opposite of Clearance?

Opposite meanings include obstruction, blockage, congestion.

What words go with Clearance?

It commonly pairs with clearance sale, customs clearance, security clearance, clearance process.

What are common mistakes when using Clearance?

Confused with 'clearance sale' which is specific to sales events. Used incorrectly as a verb. Assumed to mean only physical removal.

How do you pronounce Clearance?

US: //ˈklɪr.əns//, UK: //ˈklɪərəns//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Clearance?

Used in business for sales events and in legal contexts for approvals. Avoid informal contexts.