clearing Synonyms
Another word for clearing
• noun (Context 1)
An open space or tract of land in a forest or wooded area from which trees and undergrowth have been removed or are naturally absent.
"The hikers set up their tents in a sunlit glade surrounded by tall pine trees."
• noun (Context 2)
The act or process of removing obstructions, debris, or unwanted items from a space, or of becoming free from clouds, fog, or obscurity.
"A sudden removal of the morning mist revealed the jagged mountain peaks in the distance."
• noun (Context 3)
In banking and finance, the process by which financial checks, bills, and electronic payment obligations are settled and transferred between accounts through a central institution.
"Standard check settlement usually takes two business days before the funds become available for withdrawal."
Opposites of clearing
The opposite of clearing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: