clearinghouse

American  

[kleer-ing-hous] / ˈklɪər ɪŋˌhaʊs /

Or clearing house

noun

plural

clearinghouses

1. a place or institution where mutual claims and accounts are settled, as between banks.

2. a central institution or agency for the collection, maintenance, and distribution of materials, information, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of clearinghouse

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Concern about clutter is also something that would have been addressed much earlier in the planning process for the individual projects, said John Conger, director emeritus of the Center for Climate and Security who oversaw the Department of Defense’s clearinghouse for energy siting under the Obama administration.

From Los Angeles Times

Broadridge, the dominant proxy-vote clearinghouse for the U.S. market, has had the necessary infrastructure in place for years.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition to being a music and event space, it’s also become a clearinghouse for free instruments for fire victims.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to being a music and event space, it’s also become a clearinghouse for free instruments for fire victims.

From Los Angeles Times

In a perfect world, we’d tear down the maze we’ve added to for a century and replace it with a central clearinghouse for short-term government support, able to interact efficiently with states.

From The Wall Street Journal