clearance
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4.2
- noun
- /ˈklɪrənss/
:
holgura
- There should be at least 3 feet of clearance on either side of the equipment to ensure safe operation.
- mucociliary clearance
- duct clearance
- creatinine clearance
The amount of weight that you choose should fall into two categories or two kind of clearance variables to make sure it goes through.
- The amount of weight that you choose should fall into two categories or two kind of clearance variables to make sure it goes through.
Examples
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We waited over an hour for clearance, which was unheard of in most systems but fairly common here.
Fiction book (1991) -
We made it work, but it was a little loud due to the lack of clearance between the fan and the side panel.
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Port side clearance, 120 feet.
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But there's no physical access, and clearance for an outside meter is so limited.
Academic text (2009) -
There is but one inch of clearance between the roof of this rattler and the roof of Flat Top Tunnel.
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When there was enough clearance, Decker went in, grabbed the kid's jacket, and jerked him to his feet.
Fiction book (1995) -
The car has an impressive ground clearance of at least 10 inches, allowing it to navigate rough terrain easily.
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Ensure there is adequate clearance between the ceiling and the chandelier so it does not touch the floor.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
An empty area available for use
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1.0
Amount of space between two points or places
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2.5
A space between two things that keeps them apart
Antonyms
Compounds
How Wide
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Clearance comes from clear meaning 'free' or 'open' and the ending -ance that makes a noun, so think of 'clearing a path' and leaving space. So clearance is the space or distance kept so two things do not touch and something can pass safely.