clearing

noun

The act or process of making or becoming clear.

An area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees.

An open space in the fog etc.

(soccer) The act of removing the ball from one's own goal area by kicking it.

(British, education) The period in which remaining university places are allocated to remaining students.

(banking, finance) A process of exchanging transaction information and authorisation through a central institution or system to complete and settle those transactions.

(telecommunications) A sequence of events used to disconnect a call, and return to the ready state.

Roots

clarusclear- · Latin · clear, bright

Synonyms for clearing

gladen emptyingn purgingn freeingn clearancen unloadingn removaln voidancen

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Where does clearing come from?

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