clearing

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noun

clear·​ing ˈklir-iŋ How to pronounce clearing (audio)
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1
: the act or process of making or becoming clear
2
: a tract of land cleared of wood and brush
3
: the settlement of accounts or exchange of financial instruments especially between banks

clearing

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present participle of clear entry 3

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Noun the clearing of the table the clearing of wood and brush from part of the forest We found a clearing in the forest.
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One mural in a Kyiv park immortalizes a Jack Russell terrier named Patrone who is renowned for assisting mine-clearing teams in the northern Chernihiv district and became a mascot for Ukraine’s emergency services. — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Iran and Oman were discussing a joint temporary shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz and mind clearing mission, a precursor to a permanent arrangement to administer the waterway. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 Its vines blanket trees and power lines, turning roadside clearings into walls of green. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026 Activity on the project site will begin before the end of the year, according to Hakim, with preliminary tree clearing for the borings to take place. — James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clearing

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Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of clearing was in the 14th century

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“Clearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clearing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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clearing

noun
clear·​ing ˈkli(ə)r-iŋ How to pronounce clearing (audio)
1
: the act or process of making or becoming clear
2
: an area of land cleared of wood and brush
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