ALL meanings of clearinghouse
clear·ing·house
C c - countable noun clearinghouse A clearinghouse is a central bank which deals with all business among the banks that use its services. 3
- noun clearinghouse an establishment maintained by banks for settling mutual claims and accounts 3
- noun clearinghouse an office maintained by a group of banks as a center for exchanging checks drawn against one another, balancing accounts, etc. 3
- noun clearinghouse a central office, as for the collection and dissemination of information 3
- countable noun clearinghouse If an organization acts as a clearinghouse, it collects, sorts, and distributes specialized information. 3
- noun plural clearinghouse a place or institution where mutual claims and accounts are settled, as between banks. 1
- noun plural clearinghouse a central institution or agency for the collection, maintenance, and distribution of materials, information, etc. 1
- noun clearinghouse A bankers' establishment where checks and bills from member banks are exchanged, so that only the balances need be paid in cash. 1
- noun clearinghouse agency that settles accounts between banks 1
- noun clearinghouse Alternative spelling of clearing house. 0