clearance

CEFRC1

/ˈklɪə̯.ɹəns/

noun

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At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Also pronounced

Deep Dive

Extra meanings

The distance between two moving objects, especially between parts of a machine
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.
The act of clearing or something (such as a space) cleared.

In context

Tom bought that pair of shoes at a clearance sale.
Clearance on these freeway overpasses is limited, so big trucks must detour.
He got clearance to travel to America, even though he had previous links to terrorists.

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In conclusion, it must be reiterated that effective snow clearance is largely a matter of forward planning and departmental co-operation.
1960 January 26, M. Harbottle, “Maintaining Services after Heavy Snowfalls”, in Railway Magazine, page 12
When the scheme is completed, the 99-year-old swing bridge over the canal will be dispensed with as the new bridge will have sufficient height to allow clearance for the passage of canal traffic.
1954 February, “Notes and News: Deviation at Bramwith”, in Railway Magazine, page 137
To obtain the required overhead clearance at Stockport, it will be necessary to open out the Edgeley tunnels.
1958 July 26, “Bridge Reconstruction for L.M.R. Electrification”, in Railway Magazine, page 488
Piggybacking introduced severe clearance problems for many railroads.
1960 November, David Morgan, “""Piggyback"—U.S. success story”, in Trains Illustrated, page 684
In a thread called “Calm Before the Storm”, and in subsequent posts, Q established his legend as a government insider with top security clearance who knew the truth about a secret struggle for power involving Donald Trump, the “deep state”, Robert Mueller, the Clintons, pedophile rings, and other stuff.
2018 July 31, Julia Carrie Wong, “What is QAnon? Explaining the bizarre rightwing conspiracy theory”, in The Guardian

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From clear + -ance.