Clearance

Pronunciation: /klɪrəns/

Definitions of clearance

noun the amount of space between two things or the space that is needed for a person or vehicle to be able to pass something safely

Example Sentences

A1 I got a great deal on this shirt because it was on clearance.

A2 The cashier checked my receipt before I could leave the store to make sure I had clearance to go.

B1 The pilot received clearance from air traffic control to take off.

B2 The security guard granted me clearance to enter the restricted area.

C1 The diplomat was given diplomatic clearance to travel to the foreign country.

C2 The scientist needed security clearance to access the top-secret research facility.

Examples of clearance in a Sentence

formal The store is having a clearance sale on all winter clothing items.

informal I scored some great deals at the clearance section of the store.

slang I always check out the clearance rack for some cheap finds.

figurative After a long discussion, they finally got clearance to move forward with the project.

Grammatical Forms of clearance

• plural: clearances
• comparative: clearer
• superlative: clearest
• present tense: clears
• future tense: will clear
• perfect tense: has cleared
• continuous tense: is clearing
• singular: clearance
• positive degree: clear
• infinitive: to clear
• gerund: clearing
• participle: cleared

Origin and Evolution of clearance

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'clearance' originated from the Old French word 'clerecier' which means 'to clear'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'clearance' evolved to refer to the act of removing obstacles or making something free from obstructions, such as in the context of clearance sales or clearance of land for construction.