clearance
/ˈklɪə̯.ɹəns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: clearances
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of clearing or something (such as a space) cleared.
Noun
Examples
In conclusion, it must be reiterated that effective snow clearance is largely a matter of forward planning and departmental co-operation.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The distance between two moving objects, especially between parts of a machine
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clearance” mean?
The act of clearing or something (such as a space) cleared.
Is “clearance” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.