clearing

clear·ing

noun \ˈklir-iŋ\

Definition of CLEARING

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

Examples of CLEARING

1. the clearing of the table
2. the clearing of wood and brush from part of the forest
3. We found a clearing in the forest.

First Known Use of CLEARING

14th century

Related to CLEARING

Synonyms: acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication

Antonyms: conviction

Related Words: absolution, condonation, forgiveness, pardon, remission; atonement, expiation; compurgation; whitewash

Near Antonyms: accusation, arraignment, impeachment, incrimination, indictment; prosecution; castigation, censure, condemnation, denunciation

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Rhymes with CLEARING

earing, gearing, searing