clearinghouse

CEFRC1

/klˈɪrɪˌŋhaʊs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An organization that collects and distributes information or payments.

Examples

  • The organization acts as a clearinghouse for information on environmental issues.

  • The clearinghouse processes all transactions.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
1
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • The company is a financial clearinghouse.

  • In Britain, back when the last mile referred only to a product’s transit from warehouse to shop, this journey began, most often, in the Midlands. This part of the country is a clearinghouse for millions of shipments every year.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Deep check

The organization served as a 'central blank for information,' coordinating local charities to ensure aid reached those in need.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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