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clearings

/ˈklɪərɪŋz/

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noun

The act or process of making or becoming clear.

Examples :

"The clearings of the air in the meeting room helped everyone understand the new project proposal. "

process action environment

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An area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees.

Examples :

"We stopped for a picnic in one of the clearings we found along the hiking trail. "

environment area nature place

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An open space in the fog etc.

Examples :

"As the fog lifted, small clearings appeared in the field, revealing patches of green grass. "

area space nature environment place

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A process of exchanging transaction information and authorisation through a central institution or system to complete and settle those transactions.

Examples :

"The bank's nightly clearings ensure that money transfers between different accounts are correctly processed and settled. "

business finance system process technology economy

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A sequence of events used to disconnect a call, and return to the ready state.

Examples :

"The phone system's daily clearings ensure all lines are available for new calls in the morning. "

technology communication electronics computing technical

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The period in which remaining university places are allocated to remaining students.

Examples :

"During Clearings, hopeful students scrambled to find open spots at universities across the country. "

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The act of removing the ball from one's own goal area by kicking it.

Examples :

"The team practiced their clearings after school to improve their defense. "