nounπShareThe act or process of making or becoming clear."The clearings of the air in the meeting room helped everyone understand the new project proposal. "processactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees."We stopped for a picnic in one of the clearings we found along the hiking trail. "environmentareanatureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn open space in the fog etc."As the fog lifted, small clearings appeared in the field, revealing patches of green grass. "areaspacenatureenvironmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA process of exchanging transaction information and authorisation through a central institution or system to complete and settle those transactions."The bank's nightly clearings ensure that money transfers between different accounts are correctly processed and settled. "businessfinancesystemprocesstechnologyeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sequence of events used to disconnect a call, and return to the ready state."The phone system's daily clearings ensure all lines are available for new calls in the morning. "technologycommunicationelectronicscomputingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe period in which remaining university places are allocated to remaining students."During Clearings, hopeful students scrambled to find open spots at universities across the country. "educationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of removing the ball from one's own goal area by kicking it."The team practiced their clearings after school to improve their defense. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
