clearance

/ˈklɪəɹən(t)s/noun
Elementary
1

The act of clearing or something (such as a space) cleared.

2

The distance between two moving objects, especially between parts of a machine

3

The height or width of a tunnel, bridge or other passage, or the distance between a vehicle and the walls or roof of such passage; a gap, headroom.

4

A permission for a vehicle to proceed, or for a person to travel.

5

A permission to have access to sensitive or secret documents or other information.

6

A permission to use something, usually intellectual property, that is legally, but not otherwise, protected.

7

A sale of merchandise, especially at significantly reduced prices, usually in order to make room for new merchandise or updated versions of the same merchandise; sometimes as a closeout.

8

The settlement of transactions involving securities or means of payment such as checks by means of a clearing house.

9

The removal of harmful substances from the blood; renal clearance.

10

The act of potting all the remaining balls on a table at one visit.

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