은행 간의 수표나 어음을 교환하고 그 차액을 결제하는 중앙 기관.
A central institution where financial institutions exchange checks and bills, settling only the net balances in cash.
예문:
"The central clearinghouse processes millions of transactions daily to ensure liquidity in the banking system."
"Banks must settle their outstanding debts through the national clearinghouse by the end of the business day."
정보나 자료를 수집하여 분류하고 필요한 곳에 배포하는 중개 기관이나 조직.
An agency or organization that collects, classifies, and distributes information or resources to a specific group.
예문:
"The university serves as a clearinghouse for research data related to climate change."
"This non-profit acts as a clearinghouse, matching donated medical supplies with hospitals in need."