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clearing (dict)
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ClearingIn telecommunication, the term clearing has the following meanings: - Removal of data from an AIS, its storage devices, and other peripheral devices with storage capacity, in such a way that the data may not be reconstructed using normal system capabilities (i.e., through the keyboard).
Note: An AIS need not be disconnected from any external network before clearing takes place. Clearing enables a product to be reused within, but not outside of, a secure facility. It does not produce a declassified product by itself, but may be the first step in the declassification process. Source: from Federal Standard 1037C and from MIL-STD-188 and from the National Information Systems Security Glossary
- Clearing (financial). All activities from the time a trade is made until it is finally settled (see settlement). Some of the activities in clearing are reporting/ monitoring, risk margining, netting of trades to single positions, tax handling, failure handling, ...
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