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clearinghouse

/ˈklɪrɪŋhaʊs/ /ˈklɪərɪŋhaʊs/

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noun

Chambre de compensation

A central point where clearing banks and other financial firms exchange checks, settle accounts, etc.

Examples :

"The bank uses a clearinghouse to process checks from different banks quickly and efficiently. "

La banque utilise une chambre de compensation pour traiter rapidement et efficacement les chèques de différentes banques.

business finance economy organization

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noun

Plateforme de distribution, plaque tournante

(by extension) A hub of goods traffic

Examples :

"The central warehouse acts as a clearinghouse, efficiently distributing packages to delivery trucks across the city. "

L'entrepôt central agit comme une plateforme de distribution, distribuant efficacement les colis aux camions de livraison dans toute la ville.

business commerce economy traffic

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noun

Centre de ressources, entrepôt de données

(GIS) A repository structure, physical or virtual, that collects, stores, and disseminates information, metadata, and data

Examples :

"The university library acts as a clearinghouse for research papers, collecting, organizing, and sharing them with students and faculty. "

La bibliothèque universitaire fait office de centre de ressources pour les articles de recherche, en les collectant, en les organisant et en les partageant avec les étudiants et les professeurs.

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