Synonyms for
Clearance
Definition
Clearance means the act of removing or selling items that are no longer wanted or needed at a lower price.
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Literary
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Common collocations
- air clearance
- ground clearance
- safety clearance
- final clearance
- stock clearance
- clearance sale
- clearance level
- clearance certificate
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Usage note
The meaning of 'clearance' varies significantly by context, from permission to proceed (e.g., 'security clearance') to the space between objects (e.g., 'ground clearance'). Be mindful of the specific context to avoid ambiguity.
Example sentences
- The clearance section of the store is where you can find good deals.
- The store had a clearance sale on all winter clothes.
- The airport security gave him clearance to board the plane.
- The construction workers had to get clearance from the city before building the new bridge.
- The company is having a clearance of old inventory to make room for new products.
Quotes
"I love a bargain, don't you? And clearance sales are the best kind." - Donna Mills
"The clearance of the mind is as important as the clearance of the land." - Betty Williams
"I'm a clearance sale shopper. I go through every rack. I want to make sure I didn't miss anything." - Kirstie Alley