clearance — the removal of unwanted or unnecessary things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the removal of unwanted or unnecessary things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklɪrəns/
Example Sentences
- My mom's closet clearance project turned into a three-day archaeological expedition.
- The pilot requested clearance for takeoff but was told to wait behind a flock of confused geese.
- The clearance between the garage door and my car is exactly one pizza box.
clearance
NOUN[/ˈklɪrəns/]
the removal of unwanted or unnecessary things
The pilot received clearance to take off.
After the clearance, the children had enough space to dance. (CLEAR + DANCE → when everything is clear, there is room to dance)
The clearance removed the interference and improved the appearance of the room.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Clearance derives from Old French 'cler' (clear, bright, transparent), which came from Latin 'clarus' (clear, bright). The suffix '-ance' was added to form a noun indicating a state or condition, evolving to mean the action or state of clearing or making clear.
Breakdown
clear (from Old French 'cler', meaning bright or transparent) + -ance (suffix denoting a state, condition, or act), literally 'the state of being clear' or 'the act of clearing'.
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📝Examples
“My mom's closet clearance project turned into a three-day archaeological expedition.”
“The pilot requested clearance for takeoff but was told to wait behind a flock of confused geese.”
“The clearance between the garage door and my car is exactly one pizza box.”
“She got top-secret clearance but still can't figure out her smartphone settings.”
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