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security clearance

security clearance

Meaning of security clearance

official permission to access sensitive information

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British English/sɪˈkjʊərəti ˈklɪərəns/
American English/sɪˈkjʊrɪti ˈklɪrəns/
Russian transcription[ˈdopusk bʲɪzɐˈpasnəsʲtʲɪ]
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security clearance with Russian translation

security clearance usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Его допуск безопасности был продлён в прошлом месяце.

His security clearance was renewed last month.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Ей нужен допуск безопасности, чтобы читать эти файлы.

She needs security clearance to read those files.

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security clearance belongs to the topic "Security and Background Checks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

security clearanceдопуск безопасности
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

security clearance synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between security clearance / access clearance / background check / clearance / authorization

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security clearance

Same meaning as the headword: official permission to access sensitive information.

B1Often

She needed a security clearance before starting the project.

A
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access clearance

A broader, less standard phrase for permission to access something; less common than security clearance.

B1Rarely

Only staff with access clearance may enter this room.

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background check

A check of a person’s history and records; it is the vetting process, not the permission itself.

B1Often

The job offer depends on a background check.

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clearance

A shorter, broader word meaning permission or official approval; it can also mean removal of an obstacle, so the meaning is less specific.

B1Very Often

He received clearance to work on the file.

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authorization

Official permission or power to do something; broader than security clearance and not limited to sensitive information.

B1Often

You need authorization to access the database.

A
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access authorization

Official permission to access something; broader and less common than security clearance.

B1Rarely

The system requires access authorization for administrators.

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vetting

The process of carefully checking a person or organization before trust or access is granted; not the clearance itself.

B1Often

The vetting of new employees can take several weeks.

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security screening

A security check or screening process used to assess risk; it is the process before clearance, not the permission itself.

B1Often

Passengers must go through security screening at the airport.

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security vetting

Formal checking of a person’s trustworthiness for security purposes; the procedure leading to clearance, not the clearance itself.

B1Rarely

Security vetting is required for sensitive government jobs.

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How to pronounce security clearance and what this word means

security clearance means security clearance. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce security clearance

/sɪˈkjʊərəti ˈklɪərəns/

security clearance translation

security clearance

security clearance examples

His security clearance was renewed last month.

security clearance transcription

/sɪˈkjʊərəti ˈklɪərəns/, /sɪˈkjʊrɪti ˈklɪrəns/

Questions about this word

security clearance meaning: what does it mean?

official permission to access sensitive information

security clearance pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

security clearance is pronounced as /sɪˈkjʊərəti ˈklɪərəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

security clearance definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

His security clearance was renewed last month. Translation: Его допуск безопасности был продлён в прошлом месяце.

Is security clearance part of Security and Background Checks vocabulary?

Yes, security clearance can be learned in the Security and Background Checks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is security clearance part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, security clearance can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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