preclearance

clear·ance

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kleer-uh ns]
- /ˈklɪər əns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kleer-uh ns]
- /ˈklɪər əns/

Definitions of preclearance word

noun preclearance the act of clearing. 1
noun preclearance the distance between two objects; an amount of clear space: The bridge allowed a clearance of 37 feet at mean high water. 1
noun preclearance a formal authorization permitting access to classified information, documents, etc. 1
noun preclearance Also called clearance sale. the disposal of merchandise at reduced prices to make room for new goods: He bought the coat for half price at a clearance. 1
noun preclearance a clear space; a clearing: The house stood in a clearance among the trees. 1
noun preclearance Banking. an exchange of checks and other commercial paper drawn on members of a clearinghouse, usually effected at a daily meeting of the members. 1

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Origin of preclearance

First appearance:

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

First recorded in 1555-65; clear + -ance

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Parts of speech for Preclearance

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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preclearance popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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