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Definition: Clear

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Adjective

1. Clear to the mind; "a clear and present danger"; "a clear explanation"; "a clear case of murder"; "a clear indication that she was angry"; "gave us a clear idea of human nature.

2. Free from confusion or doubt; "a complex problem requiring a clear head"; "not clear about what is expected of us".

3. Affording free passage or view; "a clear view"; "a clear path to victory".

4. Free from cloudiness; allowing light to pass through; "clear water"; "clear plastic bags"; "clear glass"; "the air is clear and clean".

5. Free from contact or proximity or connection; "we were clear of the danger"; "the ship was clear of the reef".

6. Characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts; especially e.g. guilt; "a clear conscience"; "looked at her questioner with clear untroubled eyes".

7. (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims; "efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"; "clear laughter like a waterfall"; "clear reds and blues"; "a light lilting voice like a silver bell".

8. (especially of a title) "I have clear title to this property".

9. Clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible; "as clear as a whistle"; "clear footprints in the snow"; "the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather"; "a spire clean-cut against the sky"; "a clear-cut pattern".

10. : accurately stated or described; "a set of well-defined values".

11. : (meteorology) free from clouds or mist or haze; "on a clear day".

12. : free of restrictions or qualifications; "a clean bill of health"; "a clear winner".

13. : free from flaw or blemish or impurity; "a clear perfect diamond".

14. : clear of charges or deductions; "a clear profit".

15. : easily deciphered.

16. : freed from any question of guilt; "is absolved from all blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice"; "his official honor is vindicated".

17. : characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving; "clear mind"; "a percipient author".

18. : of complexion; without such blemishes as e.g. acne; "the clear complexion of a healthy young woman".

Adverb

1. Completely; "read the book clear to the end"; "slept clear through the night"; "there were open fields clear to the horizon".

2. In an easily perceptible manner; "could be seen clearly under the microscope"; "She cried loud and clear".

Noun

1. The state of being free of suspicion: "investigation showed that he was in the clear".

2. A clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water: "finally broke out of the forest into the open".

Verb

1. Rid of obstructions; "Clear your desk".

2. Make a way or path by removing objects: "Clear a path through the dense forest".

3. Become clear; "The sky cleared after the storm.".

4. Grant authorization or clearance for; "Clear the manuscript for publication".

5. Remove objects of obstruction; "clear the leaves from the lawn"; "Clear snow from the road".

6. Go unchallenged; be approved; "The bill cleared the House".

7. Be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts; "The check will clear within 2 business days.".

8. Go away or disappear; "The fog cleared in the afternoon".

9. Pass by, over, or under without making contact; "the balloon cleared the tree tops".

10. : make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear: "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault".

11. : free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment; "Clear the ship and let it dock".

12. : clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.; "clear the water before it can be drunk".

13. : yield as a net profit; "This sale netted me $1 million".

14. : make as a net profit; "The company cleared $1 million".

15. : earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "How much do you make a month in your new job?" "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month".

16. : sell; "We cleared a lot of the old model cars".

17. : pass an inspection or receive authorization; "clear customs".

18. : pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges".

19. : settle, as of a debt; "clear a debt".

20. : make clear, bright, light, or translucent; "The water had to be cleared through filtering".

21. : rid of instructions or data; "clear a memory buffer".

22. : remove (people) from a building; "clear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat".

23. : remove the occupants of; "Clear the building".

24. : free (the throat) by making a rasping sound; "Clear the throat".

Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
 

Date "clear" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1010. (references)

Computing

Aerospace

Finance

Food & Agriculture

Literature

Mining

Public Administration

Slang in 1811

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

CLEAR

Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

Synonyms: Clear

Acquisition

Treasure up; (store); realize, clear; produce; take.

Acquittal

Verb: acquit, exculpate, exonerate, clear; absolve, whitewash, assoil; discharge, release; liberate.

Certainty

Unqualified, absolute, positive, determinate, definite, clear, unequivocal, categorical, unmistakable, decisive, decided, ascertained.

Evident, self-evident, axiomatic; clear, clear as day, clear as the sun at noonday.

Cleanness

Wash, lave, launder, buck; absterge, deterge; decrassify; clear, purify; depurate, despumate, defecate; purge, expurgate, elutriate, lixiviate, edulcorate, clarify, refine, rack; filter, filtrate; drain, strain.

Facility

Render easy; Adjective: facilitate, smooth, ease; popularize; lighten, lighten the labor; free, clear; disencumber, disembarrass, disentangle, disengage; deobstruct, unclog, extricate, unravel; untie the knot, cut the knot; disburden, unload, exonerate, emancipate, free from, deoppilate; humor; (aid); lubricate; relieve.

Innocence

Adjective: innocent, not guilty; unguilty; guiltless, faultless, sinless, stainless, bloodless, spotless; clear, immaculate; rectus in curia; unspotted, unblemished, unerring; undefiled; unhardened, Saturnian; Arcadian; (artless).

Intelligibility

Adjective: intelligible; clear, clear as day, clear as noonday; lucid; perspicuous, transpicuous; luminous, transparent.

Liberation

Unfetter; untie; loose; (disjoin); loosen, relax; unbolt, unbar, unclose, uncork, unclog, unhand, unbind, unchain, unharness, unleash; disengage, disentangle; clear, extricate, unloose.

Manifestation

Plain, clear, clear as day, clear as daylight, clear as noonday; plain as a pike staff, plain as the sun at noon-day, plain as the nose on one's face, plain as the way to parish church.

Payment

Discharge, settle, quit, acquit oneself of; foot the bill; account with, reckon with, settle with, be even with, be quits with; strike a balance; settle accounts with, balance accounts with, square accounts with; quit scores; wipe off old scores, clear off old scores; satisfy; pay in full; satisfy all demands, pay in full of all demands; clear, liquidate; pay up, pay old debts.

Simpleness

Sift, winnow, bolt, eliminate; exclude, get rid of; clear; purify; (clean); disentangle; (disjoin).

Vindication

Verb: justify, warrant; be an excuse; n.for; lend a color, furnish a handle; vindicate; exculpate, disculpate; acquit; clear, set right, exonerate, whitewash; clear the skirts of.

Crosswords: Clear

There are no clear pictures of the sexual abuse we endured (Sleepers; writing credit: Barry Levinson)

The commandments say 'Thou shalt not kill,' but we hire men to go out and do it for us. The right and the wrong seem pretty clear here (High Noon; writing credit: Carl Foreman)

Anybody that doesn't want to get killed best clear on out the back (Unforgiven; writing credit: David Webb Peoples.)

It was so clear, Jenny, it looked like there were two skies one on top of the other (Forrest Gump; writing credit: Eric Roth)

Is that clear or do I have to slip you my lip for a convincer (It's a Wonderful Life; writing credit: Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett and Frank Capra. based on the story 'The Greatest Gift' by Philip Van Doren Stern.)

Now love is so clear (Can't Stop; performing artist: After 7)

Through the years you made it clear ("El Shaddai"; performing artist: Amy Grant)

As clear as the sun in the summer sky (More Than a Feeling; performing artist: BOSTON)

And you made it so perfectly clear (From The Bottom Of My Broken Heart; performing artist: Britney Spears)

What it is ain't exactly clear ("For What It's Worth"; performing artist: Buffalo Springfield)

A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. (references; author: unknown)

Life lesson: You will never find anybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe daylight savings time. (references; author: unknown)

X-ray checks clear chests. (references; author: unknown)

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970)

A Clear and Present Danger (1970)

3 Clear Sundays (1965)

The Clear Horizon (1960)

Last Clear Chance (1959)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

References

• Clear Channel Communications, Incorporated: International Competitive Benchmarks and Financial Gap Analysis (reference)

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Books

• Logic for Lawyers : A Guide to Clear Legal Thinking (reference)

• Reason to Write: Help Your Child Succeed in School and in Life Through Better Reasoning and Clear Communication (reference)

• The Elements of Business Writing: A Guide to Writing Clear, Concise Letters, Memos, Reports, Proposals, and Other Business Documents (reference)

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Periodicals

• Clear Exam Review (reference)

• Clear Magazine (reference)

• Clear News (reference)

• Clear Solutions (reference)

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Theater & Movies

• A Midnight Clear (reference)

• Clear and Present Danger (reference)

• Maya Lin : A Strong Clear Vision (reference)

• On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (reference)

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Music

• Clear Perspective of Nothing (reference)

• Clear Sailin (reference)

• Upon A Midnight Clear (reference)

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High Tech

• Fetco International Leaves Frame 3 X 3 Clear / Frosted Glass (reference)

• G-Force Controller- Clear Purple (reference)

• Memory Card: Crystal Clear (reference)

• Ibico By GBC Clear Binding Covers, Heavyweight, Pack Of 100 (reference)

• Clear Orgcharts 2.0 (reference)

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Consumer Goods

• Crisp & Clear Plus 900 MHz Monitor (reference)

• Crystal Clear Nursery Monitor (reference)

• Super Clear Double Receiver Monitor (reference)

• Bodum 3000-10USAA Electric Santos 12-Cup Coffeemaker, Clear (reference)

• Arrow Fastener 591168 1/4" Clear Insulated Staples (300-Pack) (reference)

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Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

(1) color slide shows a clear plastic container (dish) filled with strawberry frozen yogurt, (looks like it came out of a soft ice cream dispenser, swirled). Credit: Renee Comet (photographer).

Natural history of common acquired nevi. Ordinary moles begin as uniformly tan or brown macules, 1 to 2 mm in diameter (a), expand to a larger macule (b), progress to a pigmented papule that may be minimally (c) or obviously (d) elevated above the surface of the skin, and terminate as a pink or flesh-colored papule (e). These lesions are junctional (a,b), compound (c,d), and dermal (e) nevi, respectively. Note their smooth borders and clear demarcation from the surrounding skin. Credit: Unknown photographer/artist.

Most of the eastern U.S. was cloud free October 11.  Such widespread cloudlessness in this part of the world is rare. These clear skies are associated with a region of high pressure over the eastern central U.S. Credit: NASA.

Tasmania in Clear View. Credit: NASA.

The Hubble telescope has peered deep into Uranus's atmosphere to see clear and hazy layers ... Credit: NASA.

This photograph from the NASA Hubble Space Telescope presents the first clear view of one of ... Credit: NASA.

Fishing boat entering the harbor at Dutch Harbor That rarest of Aleutian days - a clear warm day. Credit: Coast & Geodetic Survey Historical Image Collection.

C&GS Ship HYDROGRAPHER as seen from photogrammetric aircraft First photo mission for C&GS was an attempt to determined depths in clear water Project in Florida Keys - ship was used as fixed reference program Cooperative project with Aeroplane Service of the Navy. Credit: Coast & Geodetic Survey Historical Image Collection.

Ripples on the Patuxent River river bottom. These were seen on a day having exceptionally clear water. Credit: America's Coastlines.

The Gay Head Lighthouse on the west end of Martha's Vineyard. Gay Head was named for the multi-colored strata which presented a beautiful and cheerful sight on a clear day. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841. Credit: America's Coastlines.

Source: pictures compiled by the editor from various references; see picture credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

But I moreover affirm, that all men are naturally in that state, and remain so, till by their own consents they make themselves members of some politic society; and I doubt not in the sequel of this discourse, to make it very clear. (Second Treatise of Government)

Clause 6: No Preference shall be given by any Regulation of Commerce or Revenue to the Ports of one State over those of another: nor shall Vessels bound to, or from, one State, be obliged to enter, clear, or pay Duties in another. (reference)

But where a specific duty is assigned by law, and individual rights depend upon the performance of that duty, it seems equally clear, that the individual who considers himself injured, has a right to resort to the laws of his country for a remedy. (reference)

Position of the Communists in Relation to the Various Existing Opposition Parties Section II has made clear the relations of the Communists to the existing working-class parties, such as the Chartists in England and the Agrarian Reformers in America. (reference)

The French State will acquire the property free and clear of all debts and charges. (reference)

Opportunity is here now, clear and shining for both our countries. ("Iron Curtain" Speech)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

You have made yourself too clear.

I tried to make this clear to her also, adding some warnings on the dangers that surely awaited a union in which mutual love was wanting

And in the very wonder of this, it would be itself again, distinct and clear as ever

The air was clear and scented, the breeze flitted lightly through the tall grass around his cave, the birds were chirruping at each other, the butterflies were flitting about prettily, and the whole of nature seemed to be conspiring to be as pleasant as it possibly could

It was clear that he was moved and agitated

Their cry was shrill and clear and fine and falling like threads of silken light unwound from whirring spools

Horses came to the watering troughs and nuzzled the water to clear the surface dust

To clear up which I endeavored to give some ideas of the desire of power and riches, of the terrible effects of lust, intemperance, malice and envy

But alert and healthy natures remember that the sun rose clear.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Health

Sealants are clear or tinted. (references)

Other causes of TMD are less clear. (references)

The reasons for this are not clear. (references)

Business

They used armed force to clear demonstrators from the streets. (references)

PRD candidate Cuauhtemoc Cardenas won this race by a clear margin. (references)

They too have a clear and present need for psychological counseling. (references)

Children

Ethiopia

Nevertheless there is a clear need for reform of the juvenile justice system. (references)

Russia

The welfare of the children has been lost within the bureaucracy, and little clear recourse exists in instances of abuse by the system. (references)

Iceland

Moreover, the regulations also specify that, to the extent possible, the sidewalk outside the main entrance of a public accommodation or government building should be heated so that it remains clear of ice and snow throughout the winter. (references)

Civil Liberties

Nigeria

In general states with a clear Christian or Muslim majority explicitly favor the majority faith. (references)

Hong Kong

The police must give a clear reply within 48 hours if it objects, but otherwise no reply indicates no objection. (references)

Yugoslavia

The continuing lack of clear guidelines is perceived by some observers to constitute an inhibition on free expression. (references)

Discrimination

Brazil

There continued to be reports of violence against homosexuals, although it was not clear always that the victim's sexual orientation was the reason for the attack. (references)

Economic History

Egypt

The success of those efforts is not yet clear. (references)

Spain

Spanish law establishes clear rights to private ownership. (references)

Human Rights

Yugoslavia

It was not clear if political motives were involved. (references)

Romania

The Ombudsman's role still is not fully clear to the public. (references)

Belize

In response, the police and members of the BDF attempted to clear the roadway. (references)

Indigenous People

Guatemala

In 2000 when the Government designed a new 2000-2004 timetable for the implementation of the Peace Accords, it remained clear that the majority of the provisions regarding indigenous rights were incomplete. (references)

Minorities

India

It delineates clear social strata, assigning highly structured religious, cultural, and social roles to each caste and subcaste. (references)

Czech Republic

The advisors themselves have in some cases felt hindered by the lack of a clear legal mandate and procedural instructions for carrying out their duties. (references)

Political Economy

EL SALVADOR

This system allows merchandise to clear customs seven days a week. (references)

Indonesia

When it became clear that the military would not, he put pressure on the police. (references)

OMAN

As part of "Omanization," only Omani nationals are permitted to clear shipments. (references)

Political Rights

El Salvador

Francisco Flores, the candidate of the ARENA party, won a clear majority in the first round of voting. (references)

Kyrgyz Republic

The OSCE determined that in the second round of elections, in district 44 (in which Kulov ran) there was clear evidence of systematic fraud committed by both state and election authorities. (references)

Czech Republic

Those who did not receive confirmation of a clear record may file a civil suit against the Interior Ministry for a charge similar to slander; however, no such suits were filed during the year. (references)

Trade

France

The writing must be clear and non-promotional. (references)

Australia

The benefits of this tariff reduction program have become clear. (references)

Poland

Promotional materials must be clearly marked "no commercial value" in order to clear customs. (references)

Travel

Philippines

Customs, for instance, requires dozens of signatures to clear air cargo. (references)

Latvia

The principal rural roads are generally paved and are clear of snow during the winter. (references)

Egypt

Although taxis have meters, the official rate is so low, the obligation to pay something realistic is clear. (references)

Women

Bhutan

The law contains a clear definition of criminal sexual assault and specifies penalties. (references)

Turkey

Government authorities have tried to send a clear message of intolerance for this practice through the prosecution of those responsible for the killings. (references)

Kyrgyz Republic

Activists note that rape is becoming more common, although it is not clear whether the incidence of rape or only the reporting of such attacks is becoming more common. (references)

Worker Rights

Cote d'Ivoire

According to Dignite, labor inspectors continue to ignore this clear violation of the law. (references)

Korea

Child labor laws and regulations are clear and usually enforced when violations are found, but the Government employs too few inspectors to carry out regular inspections. (references)

Burma

In 2000 authorities in a township in Sagaing Division reportedly forced villagers to clear 1,000 acres of land or pay a fine of more than $8.75 (3,500 Kyat) per household. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

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1. Clear, AK
Zip Code(s): 99704
Country: USA

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